LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2008 MAR Grand Format Air & Space Sale #6000  / 

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Space Flown Challenger STS-6 Crew Patch

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Space Flown Challenger STS-6 Crew Patch
<B>Challenger STS-6 Flown Crew Patch Authenticated by STS-6 Commander Paul Weitz</B></I>. Handsome display piece features the embroidered six-sided Challenger STS-6 patch affixed to a matte board which also includes color photographs of the Challenger liftoff and landing, as well as commander Paul Weitz's inscription and signature, which reads: "<I>Paul Weitz Commander, STS-6 This is from my personal collection.</B></I>" Double matted to an overall size of 11 x 14" and ready for framing and display, the piece is accompanied by a handwritten letter of authenticity by Weitz, on his personal letterhead. In full: "<I>I hereby certify that the mission patch presented with this letter was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger on STS-6, its maiden voyage, April 4-9, 1983. It has been in my possession ever since, and is from my personal collection of artifacts. Paul Weitz, STS-6 Commander</B></I>." This wonderful display piece would make an excellent addition to any space collection. <I>From the personal collection of Paul Weitz.</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>)
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