Lot 1355
ASTP, 1975, FLOWN Heatshield (2.25x1.25") This full heatshield plug is cut in half vertically and mounted in a clear lucite block (4x3x3") with a label that reads: "Apollo Heat Shield Core Sample / Serial No. C/M III, Model V36-3, Part No. V36-000002 - 151". The lucite block is mounted on a marble "desk pen set" base with a brass presentation plaque that reads: "presented to Donald K. Slayton USA in commemoration of the First International Joint Manned Space Flight - Apollo Soyuz, Launched July 15, 1975, Space Division Rockwell International, October 20, 1975 - Downey, California USA". The plaque is tarnished, but, other than having the pens missing, is in excellent condition. A rare (and heavy) piece of memorabilia.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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