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U.S. Flag Flown in Space Aboard Apollo 9

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
U.S. Flag Flown in Space Aboard Apollo 9
<B>U.S. Flag Flown in Space Aboard Apollo 9,</B></I> 5.75" x 3.75", affixed with the Apollo 9 patch to an 11" x 8" mat. Also on the mat is a 5" x 3" card upon which Dave Scott, Command Module pilot for Apollo 9, handwrote "<I>Joe:/ 4.2 million miles on Apollo 9, Thanx for your support./ Dave.</B></I>" This was the first Apollo flight to complete a comprehensive earth-orbital qualification and verification test of a "fully configured Apollo spacecraft." Framed to 12" x 9". Accompanied by a one page, 8" x 10.5", September 19, 1973, Typed Letter Signed "<I>Dave Scott 9-19-73,</B></I>" presenting "<I>This flag…carried 4.2 million miles on Apollo IX"</B></I> to Joe Garino. <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, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)