Lot 423
Apollo 11, 1969, FLOWN US Flag (6x4") mounted on a special Presentation Certificate that is inscribed, in part: "This flag was carried aboard Apollo 11 (July 16-24, 1969). Man's first landing on the lunar surface at the Sea of Tranquility". The certificate also includes a color photo (6.5x10") of Neal Armstrong making man's first step onto the lunar surface with the inscription underneath: "Presented to Alfred P. Alibrando in recognition of his many contributions to the manned space flight and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration". An Apollo 11 crew patch at the lower right was not flown. There is an unusual "white-out" above the Armstrong photo which would lead one to believe that it is a correction to the unique handmade nature of this presentation piece. Striking and rare.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
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| Realized $2,640 |
