Lot 363
APOLLO 7, 1968, FLOWN United States Flag (6x9") The flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate (10x12", framed to 12x14") that reads: This flag was carried aboard the first Manned Apollo Spacecraft, Apollo VII, October 11-22, 1968". The certificate is HAND inscribed: Best wishes, Ludy, thanks for the grasp of the big picture - Wally Schirra", To Ludy, Warm personal regards. We'd never make it without you, Walt Cunningham" and "Donn Eisele". Slight aging of the certificate and with the usual mounting marks on the corners of the flag. Personally inscribed certificates are quite rare.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
Ex. the Ludy T. Benjamin collection.
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