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Edgar Mitchell's flown sterling silver Apollo 10 Robbins medallion, measuring approximately 1.25˝ x 1.25˝, featuring a raised design of the shield-shaped mission insignia on the face—a Roman numeral "X" towering over the lunar surface, with the CM and LM in orbit, with the crew's surnames in the border: "Stafford, Young, Cernan." The reverse is engraved with the mission dates, "May 18–26, 1969," and serial number, "181." Stamped below with the Robbins "Sterling" hallmark. Condition is mint state, with speckled tarnishing to the face. Includes the original matching case.
Mitchell was designated as backup Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 10. One of 300 Robbins medallions flown to the moon on the mission, this has the unique distinction of being part of a Guinness World Record—on its return from the moon, Apollo 10 set the record for the highest speed attained by a manned vehicle: 24,791 mph (39,897 km/h) or Mach 36!
Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell, the daughter of Edgar Mitchell.
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