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Exceptional flown American flag carried to the lunar surface aboard the LM Antares during the Apollo 14 mission, 6˝ x 4˝, signed and flight-certified in blue ballpoint, "Flown to the Lunar Surface aboard Antares—Feb. 5, 1971, Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 LMP." In fine condition.
Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Edgar Mitchell, in part: "This is to certify that the accompanying Apollo 14 Lunar Surface American Flag was proudly carried by me aboard our Lunar Module 'Antares' to the Moon's surface. On February 5, 1971, Alan Shepard and I landed our Lunar Module 'Antares' on the Moon at Fra Mauro, during mankind's third lunar-landing mission. To commemorate this milestone, I personally carried the accompanying 4 x 6 inch American Flag with me in my Lunar Module 'Personal Preference Kit' bag. This flag then remained stowed within the 'Antares,' and its one-sixth lunar-gravity environment, as Alan Shepard and I completed our exploration of the Moon's surface…This Lunar Surface Flag has been a valued part of my personal space collection since 1971, when it was presented back to me by NASA upon its release from lunar quarantine." A superior example of one of the most highly sought lunar-landed formats.
Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell, the daughter of Edgar Mitchell.
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