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Apollo 17 Unflown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Serial Number...
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Apollo 17 Unflown Silver Robbins Medallion Directly from the Personal Collection of Astronaut Rusty Schweickart, Serial Number 219, with Signed LOA. This 35mm sterling silver medal, though not flown, was one of 300 minted to commemorate the sixth and final lunar landing of the NASA program. Only eighty were actually flown aboard Apollo 17, December 7-19, 1972, with crewmembers Gene Cernan, Ron Evans, and Harrison Schmitt. The obverse features the mission insignia depicting the head of the Greek god Apollo, a U.S. flag and eagle, the moon, and the surnames of crewmembers. The mission dates are engraved on the reverse with the phrase "The Beginning". The serial number and sterling and Robbins hallmarks are on the rim. Original case with numbered sticker on the bottom included. Excellent condition.Included with this lot is a letter of authenticity signed "Russell L. Schweickart" on his personal letterhead, stating: "I hereby certify that this Apollo 17 silver Robbins medallion, serial # 219, although not flown, is a genuine Robbins medallion, and was purchased by me through the astronaut office at the time of the Apollo 17 mission. This medallion has been part of my personal collection since the mission."
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2011 November 30 Space Signature Auction- Dallas #6075 (go to Auction Home page)
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November, 2011
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