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Lot #8186
Buzz Aldrin's Swatch of Kapton Foil

"From the personal collection of Col. Aldrin"

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Description

"From the personal collection of Col. Aldrin"

Impressive 5 x 2.5 swatch of flown Kapton foil from the Apollo 11 mission and deriving from the personal collection of Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin. In fine condition. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Michael Orenstein of Superior Stamp & Coin, which reads: "This is to certify that the piece of foil pictured below is 'Gold Reflective Skin from the Apollo 11 Spacecraft' which flew to the Moon and back July 16-24, 1969. This skin is from the personal collection of Col. Aldrin and was given directly from him to me. It is genuine in all respects."

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary
  • Dates: #559 - Ended June 20, 2019