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Flown American flag, 5.5 x 4, carried into lunar orbit aboard the Command Module America during the Apollo 17 mission, presented alongside a one-page TLS from CMP Ron Evans on NASA letterhead, March 15, 1977: “This flag of our Nation flew to the moon aboard the Spaceships ‘America’ and ‘Challenger,’ Apollo XVII, December 6-19, 1972. I am honored to share this treasure with you in appreciation of your enthusiasm for the achievements of the greatest nation in the history of the world. Your personal support and encouragement were deeply felt by me and my family during the flight of Apollo XVII.” Archivally framed with an Apollo 17 mission patch under Tru Vue conservation glass to an overall size of 12.25 x 10.25. In fine condition, with fading to Evans' signature on the transmittal letter. An appealing presentation display featuring an American flag carried aboard America through Apollo 17's record 75 lunar orbits, during which Ron Evans became the last person to orbit the Moon alone while Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt completed humanity's final Apollo moonwalks.
