A 9 x 9 swatch of Beta cloth, bearing a pre-printed 3.5″ diameter Apollo 7 mission emblem, flown on the Apollo 7 and 14 missions, signed in black ink, “This Beta cloth flew with me on Apollo 7 in October 1968, and was also carried on Apollo 14 by Alan Shepard for me in Jan–Feb 1971. Walt Cunningham Apollo 7.” Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity from Cunningham which reads, in part: “This beta cloth emblem is from my personal collection of memorabilia from my astronaut career…This beta cloth patch flew 4,500,000 miles with me on the first manned Apollo mission, October 11–12, 1968. It was also carried by Alan Shepard as a personal favor to me on his Apollo 14 mission.” Also included is a color 8 x 10 photo of Cunningahm holding the cloth after signing. In fine condition. It is quite uncommon to find any item carried on two Apollo missions, particularly anything carried by Alan Shepard. Pre-certified Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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