Lot 441
Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Surface Large US Flag (11x8") mounted on a presentation board (16x18") with a handwritten description that reads" Flown to the Moon on Apollo XII / (signed) Charles Conrad, Jr., Richard F. Gordon, Jr., Alan Bean". An unflown mission patch is alongside the inscription and a brown paper original protective overlay is attached. A Richard Gordon, personal multicolored, typed certificate of authenticity is included that reads: "This American flag flew with Conrad, Gordon and Bean aboard Apollo XII - Yankee Clipper making the final descent to the Lunar Surface, Ocean of Storms, aboard Intrepid November 14-24, 1969. It is from my personal collection." A rare and striking piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
Ex. the astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection.
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| Realized $4,700 |
