Flown sterling silver Apollo 8 Robbins Medal, approximately 1.5 x 1.25, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia—the number 8 making a pass around the Moon and Earth—and the last names of crew members Frank Borman, James Lovell, and Bill Anders. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved “Dec. 21–27, 1968” and serial numbered “206.” In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of certification from Buzz Aldrin which reads, in part: “I hereby warrant and certify that the sterling silver Apollo 8 Robbins medallion, identified by serial number ‘206,’ is from my personal collection of Apollo artifacts…This medallion was flown aboard Apollo 8…and was obtained by me through the Astronaut flight office.” RR Auction COA.
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