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Lot #9547
STS-2 Flown Canadian Flag and Mission Patch Display with Original Chris Calle Artwork

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UPDATE: The artwork was done by Chris Calle, rather than his father, Paul, as originally described.


Description

Flown fabric Canadian flag and STS-2 mission patch, 6 x 4.25 and 4 x 4.5, carried aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during its second flight on November 12-14, 1981. Both are matted with a certificate presenting them to "The People of the Province of Ontario," dated December 15, 1981, signed in black ink by mission astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly, and a stunning original drawing by noted NASA artist Chris Calle, 12.25 x 12, depicting a powerful Space Shuttle liftoff, signed in the lower right corner in pencil, "Calle." Framed together to an overall size of 20.75 x 30.5. In overall fine condition, with toning to flag from adhesive on reverse.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Exploration
  • Dates: #634 - Ended April 21, 2022