Flight-flown printed fabric American flag, 6 x 4, flown aboard Apollo 14 during its flight to the moon. Flag is affixed by its corners to a 10 x 12 certificate stating “This flag was carried to the moon on the Apollo 14 mission to Fra Mauro,” and signed in black felt tip by crew members Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa, and Ed Mitchell. An inscription was later added by Roosa, “Best wishes to our good friend Ludy from Apollo 14. A special thank you for all the great help & support.” In fine condition, with a light block of even toning covering most of the certificate and small squares of toning to each corner of flag from adhesive on reverse. Pre-certified Scott Cornish and RRAuction COA.
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