From the personal collection of Jack Swigert-a flown fabric American flag carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 13 mission. The flag, 5.75 x 4, is affixed to a 10 x 12 presentation sheet with printed text, "This flag was on board Apollo XIII during its flight and emergency return to Earth, Apollo 13, April 11-17, 1970," which is signed below in black felt tip by James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of authenticity from Swigert's sister Virginia, who states that the "this Apollo 13 Flown American Flag signed by the Crew was personally owned by Jack Swigert and was flown aboard the near-disastrous Apollo 13 mission to the moon."
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