Edgar Mitchell's unflown STS-1 Robbins medal, approximately 1.5″ in diameter, with a raised design on the face featuring the mission insignia. The reverse is encircled by the names of the astronauts, John Young and Bob Crippen, and is engraved with the launch date of April 12, 1981, and landing date of April 14, 1981. The medal is serial numbered "306" on the rim, and is accompanied by its original matching case. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed in blue ballpoint by Edgar Mitchell, who affirms that "this silver STS-1 Robbins medallion, serial #306, is being sold from my personal collection."
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