From the collection of Apollo 17 CMP Ron Evans—cloth strap attested as having been carried to the moon aboard the Command Module America during the Apollo 17 mission, measuring 27˝ in length, with the majority of both sides layered in female Velcro loops, with one 3˝ section layered in male Velcro hooks. One side of the strap ends with a loop, roughly 3˝ in diameter, and the other end bears a stamped part number: “V36-601008.” In fine condition.
Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Jan Evans, the wife of Ron Evans, which reads: “I certify that the beige ‘strap, cloth (P/N V36-601008)’ offered with this letter was flown to the moon on board the Apollo 17 spacecraft, December 1972. This strap was used by my husband Ron Evans during the flight. It has been with our family since the flight. Please see attached certified copy of January 9, 1973 NASA Memorandum from FC7/Recovery Team Leader, USS Ticonderoga.” The referenced NASA Memorandum copy is included, which has blanked out all items returned to Gene Cernan and Ron Evans, with the exception of “Strap, cloth (P/N V36-601008).” The memorandum reads: “The following items were returned to and/or retained by the Apollo 17 flight crew following recovery on board USS Ticonderoga on 19 December 1972.”
