Lot 442
Apollo 12, 1969, FLOWN Lunar Surface Large US Flag (11x8") mounted on a presentation board (16x18") with a handwritten pencil description that reads" Flown to the Moon on Apollo XII / (signed) Richard F. Gordon, Jr. " A consignor's 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 brown paper original protective overlay is attached. A rare and striking piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
Ex. the astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection.
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