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Flown sterling silver Apollo 9 Robbins medallion, approximately 1˝ in diameter, with a raised design of the mission insignia on the face—the orbiting CM and LM with Saturn V launch vehicle, and mission number "IX" at center. The reverse is engraved with the mission dates, "March 3–13, 1969," and encircled by the surnames of the astronauts in raised text: "McDivitt, Scott, Schweickart." The medal is serial numbered "271" and stamped below with the Robbins "Sterling" hallmark. Encapsulated and graded by NGC as "MS 64," with the label noting the provenance, "Ex. Jack Swigert."
Accompanied by its original case and a letter of authenticity signed by Swigert's sister, Virginia, who certifies that "this Apollo 9 Flown Robbins Medal, Serial Number 271 is from Jack Swigert's personal collection."
The Richard Jurek Collection.
