Flown Apollo 9 Robbins medal, approximately 1″ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the last names of astronauts James McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart, as well as its mission duration, “March 3–13, 1969,” and is serial numbered “132.” Medal is encapsulated in its original plastic NGC holder and graded MS65, also noting that it originates from the collection of James A. McDivitt. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from McDivitt stating, in full: “I certify that this Robbins Medallion #132 was flown on Apollo 9 and is from my personal collection.”
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