Flown flag of the California Republic carried on the Apollo 7 mission, 6 x 4, affixed to a 10 x 12 presentation sheet with the text, “This flag was carried aboard the first manned Apollo spacecraft, Apollo VII, October 11–22, 1968, Schirra-Eisele-Cunningham,” signed and flight-certified below in black felt tip, “This flag flew 4,500,000 miles with me on Apollo 7. Walt Cunningham, Apollo 7.” The flag is also apparently signed and flight-certified on the bottom edge of the reverse, showing through to the front. Show-through from tape to reverse corners and creases and small tears to edges of the presentation sheets, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Cunningham stating that this was one of a number of flags carried in his PPK, as well as two photos of him signing the presentation sheet. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.
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