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Apollo 14 Flown U.S. Flag

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Apollo 14 Flown U.S. Flag
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Vibrant red, white and blue American flag, flown aboard Apollo 14 and signed by its Lunar Module Pilot, Edgar Mitchell who, upon the flag's white stripes, writes ''Flown to the moon aboard Kittyhawk on Apollo 14 [signed] Edgar Mitchell LMP''. Accompanied by COA also signed by Mitchell who recounts the Apollo 14 mission and writes, ''Capt Shepard and Cdr Mitchell landed on the moon in the spacecraft Antares on February 5, 1971 in the Fra Mauro Highlands region to complete the third landing on the lunar surface and to become the fifth and sixth humans, respectively, to explore the surface of the Moon…Apollo 14 was the first lunar landing to focus primarily on scientific exploration…I hope that this historic piece will bring pleasure to viewers for many years.'' 6'' x 4'' flag and 8.5'' x 11'' COA both in fine condition. First time offered for sale.