UPDATE: This lot is one of 16 in the current auction that comprise a complete suite of a medal, a patch, and a cover for each of John Young’s six space missions. Because select pieces within this collection are very rare, it took over seven years of determination and dedication to complete the project. The other 15 lots associated with this special collection are listed here.
Official NASA presentation featuring a flown 5.5 x 4 Kentucky state flag and a flown 4 x 4.5 mission patch carried aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on STS-9, both affixed to a display containing five photos from the mission and a certificate, which reads: "This flag and patch were flown aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-9) during the mission of Spacelab 1. Nov. 28-Dec. 8, 1983. Presented to Judge and Mrs. Henry Meigs, In recognition of your outstanding service to the State of Kentucky and to the Nation." Certificate bears a preprinted signature of NASA Administrator James M. Beggs. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition.
