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Lot #8391
Apollo 17 Flown American Flag

"This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America, Apollo XVII"

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"This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America, Apollo XVII"

Flown American flag carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission, 5.75 x 4, affixed to a 13.5 x 10.5 presentation certificate stating, "This flag was carried to the Moon aboard the spaceship America, Apollo XVII, December 7-19, 1972," and presented to Joseph H. Levine, chief of the Reliability Division, “In recognition of your outstanding contribution to the manned space flight programs.” The certificate also bears a printed signature of Christopher Kraft and a presentation date of January 1981. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.25 x 17.5. In fine condition. Levine served as chief of NASA’s Reliability Division (Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance) Directorate from 1972-1985.

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