Lot 1013
Flown, Laminated, Beta Cloth, Border Stitched, US Flag Property of Donald "Deke" Slayton Aboard ASTP. From the personal property of Apollo Docking Module Pilot, Donald "Deke" Slayton (1924-1993), ASTP was the last manned US space mission until the first Space Shuttle flight in April 1981. ASTP was the first joint U.S.–Soviet space flight, as a symbol of the policy of détente that the two superpowers were pursuing at the time. Offered is a US Flag flown on ASTP. This flag is completely different from the flown flags for commemorative use which were ultra-light and of very thin fabric. This US flag is made of Beta cloth that has been laminated, akin to oilcloth, the flag completely stitched on all four sides and measures 4½ x 6½". It presently has been lightly tacked to acid free cardstock from being on display. Lifting to view flag on verso, there is some blue paper lift likely from a scrapbook. In over all excellent condition, most definitely exhibits use with a tiny hole in lower right corner and some creasing and soiling. Comes with LOA and an excellent flown piece for any level of collector. Estimate Value $1,250 - UP
Loan Return From Exhibition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
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