Flown American flag carried aboard the Apollo CSM-117 to the Skylab space station, 5.75 x 4, affixed to a 20 x 16 presentation mount bearing an affixed photo of the space station, a Skylab II beta patch, and a small plaque, reading, in full: “This flag was flown aboard the Skylab Space Station for 858 revolutions of our Earth totaling 24.4 million miles, 28 July—25 September 1973.” Signed and inscribed on the mount in black ink, “To the people of the state of Rhode Island—In appreciation for their contribution in making the dream of a manned Earth orbiting space station a reality, Alan L. Bean, 30 Jan. ‘74,” “Owen K. Garriott,” and “Jack Lousma.” In fine condition. From the collection of aerospace memorabilia specialist Ken Havekotte. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.
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