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Sold on Oct 8, 2009 for: Not Sold
Apollo 14 Flown Large American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Certif...
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Description
Apollo 14 Flown Large American Flag Directly from the Personal Collection of Mission Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell, Certified and Signed. A very desirable larger-size 11.25" x 8" silk U.S. flag that flew to the moon on Apollo 14 with crewmembers Shepard, Mitchell, and Roosa, remaining on the Command Module Kitty Hawk in lunar orbit. This size is very desirable due to increased rarity and superb display presence. Excellent condition with only one vertical fold at left side.Dr. Mitchell has certified this flag on the lower two white stripes: "Flown to the moon aboard Apollo 14/ Edgar Mitchell".
Included with this lot is a signed Letter of Certification from Dr. Mitchell on his personal letterhead stating (in part): "This letter certifies that the accompanying 8" x 11" flag of The United States of America bearing the written inscription... was carried in my personal preference kit (PPK) on Apollo 14 from January 31, 1971 to February 9, 1971 during the Apollo 14 mission..."
Auction Info
2009 October Signature Space Exploration Auction #6033 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2009
8th
Thursday
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