Description
Flown printed fabric American flag, 6 x 4, flown aboard Apollo 14 during its flight to the moon. Flag is affixed by its corners to a 10 x 12 certificate stating “This flag was carried to the moon on the Apollo 14 mission to Fra Mauro,” and signed in black felt tip by crew members Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Ed Mitchell. Certificate is also inscribed in black ink by Roosa “To Gene—Best wishes from Apollo 14.” In fine condition, with small squares of toning to each corner of flag from adhesive on reverse. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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