Highly desirable flown fabric American flag, 5.75 x 4, carried into lunar orbit during the Apollo 17 mission, signed and flight-certified in thin black felt tip, "Flown to the moon on Apollo XVII, Gene Cernan, Dec. 7-19, 1972." Also included is a color glossy 9.25 x 7.25 photo of the Apollo 17 commander holding and saluting the American flag on the lunar surface, signed in blue felt tip, "Gene Cernan, Last man on moon, Apollo XVII." Both are attractively framed together with UV-resistant glass and acid-free matting to an overall size of 17.75 x 21.75. In fine condition, with an even block of toning to the flag.
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