Buzz Aldrin's American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol on July 20, 2009, in honor of the historic 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon-landing. The flag has been traditionally folded into the shape of a tri-cornered hat, emblematic of those worn by colonial soldiers during the war for Independence, and housed in a triangular presentation case measuring 16.75 x 8.5 x 3.5; upper right side of case bears an affixed caption noting that "this flag was flown at the request of the Honorable Senator, former Republican Presidential Nominee, and decorated Naval Officer and former POW, John S. McCain." Included with the flag is a color certificate from the United States Senate, 10.5 x 8, certifying the flown status of the flag and signed in blue ink by Buzz Aldrin; the certificate is matted and framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 12.5. In overall fine condition.
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