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Lot #7289
Achievement Certificates (5) with Order of Starfighters and Order of the Elephant - From the Personal Collection of Edgar Mitchell

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Description

Five awards and certificates from the personal collection of Apollo 14 moonwalker Edgar Mitchell, ranging in size from 12 x 9 to 19.5 x 24, including: an "Order of the Elephant" certificate recognizing that "by design, default, or sheer stupidity" Mitchell allowed himself "to be exposed to an acceleration force of +15Gx or more on the SAM human centrifuge"; an American Astronautical Society, Inc. "Flight Achievement Award" certificate; an "Order of Starfighters" certificate recognizing that Mitchell has "passed all qualifications of membership by flying the world's fastest fighter airplane, Lockheed F-104 Starfighter"; a Drexel University "Engineering and Science Award" presented to Edgar Mitchell on February 20, 1974, for "his contribution to and the promotion of research on the 'new' frontier of Noetic Sciences; for his work and leadership in the exploration of the Lunar Surface; and for his continuing quest to expand human frontiers"; and a Kappa Sigma "Distinguished Alumnus Award" presented to Edgar Mitchell on June 2, 2007. In overall very good to fine condition.




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

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Exploration
  • Dates: March 24, 2025 - April 17, 2025
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