Flown sterling silver Apollo 8 Robbins medal, measuring approximately 1.5˝ x 1.25˝, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse is engraved with the mission dates, "Dec. 21–27, 1968." The medal is serial numbered "265" and stamped with the Robbins hallmark. Condition is mint state, with mild tarnishing, an area of toning to reverse, and a small hole bored into the top for presentation purposes.
From the collection of Bailey K. Howard, the originator of the Fliteline medallions.
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