Lot 128
Apollo 13, 1970, FLOWN "Netting Snap Fastener" (.5") This round metal female snap fastener is still attached to a piece (1") of the white Beta cloth strip it was originally attached to onboard the Apollo 13 Command Module. The snap is professionally matted and framed (17x11") along with a color photo (5x7") of the snap on the entire strap it was removed from and an engraved metal plate that reads: "LM Netting snap closure flown aboard Apollo 13's "Aquarius", April 11-17, 1970 / From the collection of Fred W. Haise".
Note the duct taped oxygen scrubber in the background of the photo. It would appear that this snap may have been used when the astronauts jury-rigged the oxygen scrubber to remove excess carbon dioxide from the Command Module's air after the explosion that almost destroyed the mission - in which case, this snap played a major part in saving the lives of the astronauts.
An important addition to any collection.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
Originally ex. the astronaut Fred W. Haise collection.
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| Realized $863 |
