Lot 419
Apollo 10, 1969, FLOWN Command/Service Module "Restraining Strap" (8.5x1") This strap has a modern inscription written on the front: "Flown to Moon on Apollo X CSM / Gene Cernan / February 21, 2009". The back has a NASA inspection handstamp as well as the numbers "V36-788028" and "CA0058". Included is a color copy of the consignor sitting holding this strap alongside of Gene Cernan at an Autograph Show, a bland and white copy of of an inscribed photo of Gene Cernan inside the Command Module with similar straps visible in the photo and various copies of documents from NASA, etc, attesting to the expertise of the consignor's expertise as a Romanian translator. The consignor obtained this strap, and other bits and pieces during the post-flight tour of the Apollo 10 capsule to Romania and other countries. These pieces "fell-off" during assembly and disassembly of the exhibit. He had no choice but to save them for posterity. His certificate of authenticity is included.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000.
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| Realized $1,175 |
