Unflown sterling silver Apollo 17 Robbins medal, possibly a restrike, approximately 1.25″ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse is encircled with raised text, “America-Challenger, Apollo XVII, The Beginning,” and is engraved with the launch date of December 6, 1972, the moon landing date of December 11, 1972, and the reentry date of December 19, 1972. The medal is serial numbered “303” on the edge and stamped with the Robbins hallmark. Condition is mint state. Accompanied by a small plastic box and larger hinged "Robbins Awards" case, measuring 10″ x 4″ x 1″. From the collection of a former Robbins Company executive.
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