Lot 434
APOLLO 16, 1972, FLOWN United States Flag (6x9") The flag is mounted on a NASA presentation certificate (10x12", framed to 12x14") that reads: "This flag was flown aboard the first Apollo mission to the Lunar Highlands". The certificate is hand signed and inscribed: "To Katy and Ludy with love and best wishes to our favorite friends. You'l [sic]are the greatest. Carolina can be proud of you. Charlie Duke "Sand??", John Young, Ken Mattingly, Charlie Duke". Great overall condition with only the usual tape stains at the corners of the flag. Hand signed/inscribed certificates are rare.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
The Ludy T. Benjamin collection.
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