Unflown sterling silver STS-1 Robbins medal, possibly a prototype, approximately 1.5″ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, John Young and Bob Crippen, and is engraved with the launch date, "April 12, 1981," and landing date and location, "April 14, 1981, RW23 Edwards AFB." The medal lacks a serial number and is stamped with the Robbins hallmark on the edge. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a small plastic box with stiff blue liner. From the collection of a former Robbins Company executive. STS-1 was the very first flight of NASA's prolific Space Shuttle program, and stands as the only maiden voyage of a new US spacecraft to carry a crew.
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