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Unique collection of 108 Space Shuttle Robbins medallions from the personal collection of veteran Space Shuttle astronaut David Leestma, highlighted by three extremely rare flown gold medallions that Leestma carried into space during the STS-41-G, STS-28, and STS-45 missions—these medallions are accompanied by their respective crew-signed NASA lithographs. The collection contains 105 sterling silver Robbins medallions, with two flown examples (STS-1 and STS-45) and 103 unflown, an impressive group that encompasses every Space Shuttle mission from STS-1 through STS-104. The medals typically measure about 1.5˝ in diameter and feature raised mission insignia designs on the face with the launch and return dates engraved on the reverse, with each medal bearing an engraved serial number on its edge, with examples marked ‘F’ indicating flown status. All are in their original cases with stiff blue liners. These medallions are obtained through the Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, and are available only to astronauts. Condition is generally mint state. Accompanied by a signed NASA lithograph of Leestma, a complete inventory list of all sterling silver medallions, and signed certificates of authenticity for the three gold medallions and the full sterling silver collection. A marvelous assembly of Robbins medallions rarely offered in such great quantity and enhanced by its superior provenance.
Flown gold Robbins medallions (serial number):
STS-41-G (2F of 8 flown)
STS-28 (1F of 2 flown)
STS-45 (1F of 4 flown)
The complete list of sterling silver Robbins medallions by STS mission and (serial number):
STS-1 (69F of 111 flown)
STS-2 (125)
STS-3 (102)
STS-4 (101)
STS-5 (59)
STS-6 (157)
STS-7 (168)
STS-8 (118)
STS-9 (168)
STS-26 (78)
STS-27 (125)
STS-28 (87)
STS-29 (82)
STS-30 (119)
STS-31 (60)
STS-32 (63)
STS-33 (70)
STS-34 (47)
STS-35 (117)
STS-36 (59)
STS-37 (50)
STS-38 (56)
STS-39 (78)
STS-40 (69)
STS-41 (52)
STS-41-B (152)
STS-41-C (136)
STS-41-D (146)
STS-41-G (166)
STS-42 (121)
STS-43 (60)
STS-44 (50)
STS-45 (6F of 23 flown)
STS-46 (77)
STS-47 (68)
STS-48 (65)
STS-49 (70)
STS-50 (62)
STS-51 (33)
STS-51-A (121)
STS-51-C (101)
STS-51-D (208)
STS-51-B (142)
STS-51-G (146)
STS-51-F (125)
STS-51-I (114)
STS-51-J (91)
STS-51-L (131)
STS-52 (62)
STS-53 (43)
STS-54 (36)
STS-56 (30)
STS-55 (78)
STS-57 (41)
STS-58 (89)
STS-59 (57)
STS-60 (33)
STS-61 (82)
STS-61-A (99)
STS-61-B (107)
STS-61-C (99)
STS-62 (40)
STS-63 (42)
STS-64 (56)
STS-65 (52)
STS-66 (40)
STS-67 (83)
STS-68 (41)
STS-69 (23)
STS-70 (59)
STS-71 (60)
STS-72 (21)
STS-73 (52)
STS-74 (69)
STS-75 (66)
STS-76 (64)
STS-77 (35)
STS-78 (46)
STS-79 (67)
STS-80 (39)
STS-81 (35)
STS-82 (69)
STS-83 (45)
STS-84 (38)
STS-85 (41)
STS-86 (85)
STS-87 (48)
STS-88 (25)
STS-89 (57)
STS-90 (38)
STS-91 (49)
STS-92 (22)
STS-93 (57)
STS-94 (66)
STS-95 (72)
STS-96 (49)
STS-97 (61)
STS-98 (50)
STS-99 (37)
STS-100 (81)
STS-101 (30)
STS-102 (73)
STS-103 (69)
STS-104 (58)
STS-106 (54)
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