Lot #7194

Apollo 16 Large Flown American Flag - From the Personal Collection of John Young

Description

Scarce large-size American flag from the Commander's collection: "Flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission"

Large flown American flag carried into lunar orbit on the Command Module 'Casper' during the Apollo 16 mission [attested to by Susy Young], 11.5 x 7.75, bearing an affixed tamper-proof hologram that matches the accompanying certificate of authenticity signed by Susy Young, the wife of the late Commander John Young, in part: "I hereby certify that the large size flag of the United States that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission to the Moon April 16-27, 1972. It has been a part of the John and Susy Young collection since returning from the mission." In very fine condition.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Space Exploration and Aviation
• Dates: #677 - Ended 10/19/2023