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Discovery (STS-29) Unflown Robbins Silver Medal

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Discovery (STS-29) Unflown Robbins Silver Medal
<B>Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-29) Unflown Robbins Silver Medallion</B></I>, <B>Serial Number 130</B></I>, from the collection of astronaut Charles M. Duke, Jr. 35mm, with the mission dates engraved on the reverse, in original issue plastic box. This medallion, though not flown, was made to commemorate the March 13-18, 1989, flight of the Discovery, a mission to place a Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) into orbit. <BR><BR>The design features a frontal view of the flying orbiter, and the surnames of crew members Michael L. Coats, John E. Blaha, James P. Bagian, Robert C. Springer, and James F. Buchli on both sides. <BR><BR>This medallion comes complete with a signed Letter of Certification from Charles M. Duke, Jr.<I> From the personal collection of Charles M. Duke, Jr.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)