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Complete set of three unflown Skylab Robbins medallions from the personal collection of astronaut William E. Thornton. Condition is mint state, and all are housed in their original plastic cases. Includes:
Skylab 2 (SLM-1) Robbins Medallion
Unflown sterling silver Skylab 2 (SLM-1) Robbins medallion, approximately 1.25˝ in diameter, with a raised mission insignia design on the face, and the reverse is engraved with the Skylab station launch date of May 14, 1973, the crew launch date of May 25, 1973, and the crew return date of June 22, 1973. Serial numbered "266" on the edge, and marked with the Robbins "Sterling" hallmark.
Skylab 3 (SLM-2) Robbins Medallion
Unflown sterling silver Skylab 3 (SLM-2) Robbins medallion, approximately 1.5˝ diameter, with a raised mission insignia design on the face inspired by da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man.' The reverse features the Skylab space station and engraved launch and landing dates, July 28, 1973, and September 25, 1973. Serial numbered "162" on the edge, and marked with the Robbins "Sterling" hallmark.
Skylab 4 (SLM-3) Robbins Medallion
Unflown sterling silver Skylab 4 (SLM-3) Robbins medallion, approximately 1.5˝ x 1.25˝, with a raised mission insignia design on the face, and the reverse engraved with the Skylab launch date of November 16, 1973, and the landing date of February 8, 1974. Serial numbered "120" on the edge, and marked with the Robbins "Sterling" hallmark.
From the William E. Thornton Collection.
