Flown Apollo 9 Robbins Medal, approximately 1-inch diameter, with a raised design on the face of the mission insignia. The reverse of the sterling silver medal is engraved with the last names of astronauts James McDivitt, Dave Scott, and Rusty Schweickart, as well as “March 3–13, 1969” and is serial numbered “187.” Condition is mint state. Encapsulated in a plastic NGC holder and graded MS65. Medal is accompanied by original case, numbered “187,” as well as a letter of authenticity from Jim McDivitt (with a PSA authentication sticker on the reverse) which states, “I hereby certify that this Robbins Medallion #187 was flown on Apollo 9 and is from my personal collection.” Letter is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RR Auction COA.
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