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Apollo 1

Apollo 1 medal meant to be flown in space with provenance from the Ed White family

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Apollo 1 medal meant to be flown in space with provenance from the Ed White family

Apollo 1 Flightline gold-colored medal, 1.25″ diameter, commemorating the Apollo 1 mission. The front features a raised design of the mission insignia and the reverse is engraved with the last names of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee as well as “Apollo 1.” Bright, unflown condition. Accompanied by a photocopied letter of authenticity from Edward H. White III, stating, in part: “This letter shall certify that the two Apollo 1 medallions are from my personal collection.” Letter also bears a handwritten note from noted space enthusiast and specialist Ken Havekotte stating, “The above letter copy from Ed White III is to verify the attached Apollo 1 Fliteline medallion was purchased from the Ed White family by me in March 1999.” RRAuction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space
  • Dates: #386 - Ended May 23, 2012