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Large U.S. Flag Flown in Space Aboard Gemini 7

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Large U.S. Flag Flown in Space Aboard Gemini 7
<B>Large U.S. Flag Flown in Space Aboard Gemini 7,</B></I> 18" x 12". Placed on mat and framed to 22.5" x 18.5". A metal plaque has been affixed to the lower portion of the frame: "<I>To Joseph D. Garino/ This Flag Carried on Board Gemini VII Spacecraft/ December 4/18, 1965/ Presented by/ Col. Frank Borman, USAF/ Capt. James Lovell, USN</B></I>" Light foxing in upper areas of flag. Flags of this size that have flown in space rarely appear on the market. Accompanied by a one page, 8" x 10.5", Typed Letter Signed "<I>Frank Borman,</B></I>" to Joe Garino, stating "<I>This American flag was carried aboard Gemini VIIā€¦</B></I>" <I>From the collection of renowned former physical trainer of the astronauts Joe Garino. This lot is accompanied by a signed certificate of authentication from Garino verifying its provenance.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Medium (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)