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Lot #6292
Apollo 14 Lunar Surface-Flown Lunar Module-8 Grumman Identification Plate - From the Personal Collection of Edgar Mitchell

LMP Edgar Mitchell's flown Grumman identification plate for "Apollo XIV Lunar Module-8"

 
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LMP Edgar Mitchell's flown Grumman identification plate for "Apollo XIV Lunar Module-8"

Apollo 14 Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell's rare flown 5.25˝ x 1.75˝ metal Grumman Lunar Module identification plate carried to the lunar surface aboard the Lunar Module Antares during the Apollo 14 mission, reading: "Apollo XIV Lunar Module-8, Capt. A. B. Shepard, Jr., Cmdr. E. D. Mitchell, Maj. S. A. Roosa, Part No. LDW280-54000-19, Serial No. 001, Dsgn Cont No. Antares-Kitty Hawk, Contr No. NAS9-1100, Launch Date 1-31-71, Splashdown 2-9-71, Mfd. by Grumman Aerospace Corp." Affixed to a 10.5˝ x 11.25˝ shield-shaped wooden plaque along with a metallic emblem of the Lunar Module. In fine condition. A marvelous flown presentation commemorating the Apollo 14 LMP's successful lunar landing mission.




Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell, the daughter of Edgar Mitchell.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space
  • Dates: #702 - Ended October 24, 2024