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Lot #156
Apollo 1

Apollo 1 medal meant to be flown in space with provenance from Betty Grissom

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Apollo 1 medal meant to be flown in space with provenance from Betty Grissom

Apollo 1 Flightline gold-colored medal, 1.25” diameter, commemorating the Apollo 1 mission. The front features a raised design of the mission insignia and the reverse is engraved with the last names of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee as well as “Apollo 1.” Bright, unflown condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Betty Grissom that reads in part: “I do attest that this is an original gold-colored medal that was to be flown in space during the Apollo 1 mission. The Apollo 1 mission, though, never took flight, as a tragic flash fire occurred in the command module during a launch pad test.” RRAuction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space
  • Dates: #366 - Ended January 20, 2011