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Flown Beta cloth with a printed 3.5″ diameter Apollo 13 mission insignia, double-matted to an overall size of 7.25 x 7.75, signed on the mat in black ink, “James Lovell, CDR.” Matted and framed with a photo of the mission splashdown, an image of the astronauts after recovery, and a small plaque to an overall size of 16.5 x 29. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Lovell which states, in part: “This Apollo 13 crew patch was flown aboard the command module Odyssey during its perilous journey around the Moon…450 patches were vacuum packed and stowed aboard Odyssey as part of the Commander’s Personal Preference Kit.” In fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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