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Lot #7501
Charlie Duke's Apollo 16 Flown Lunar Module Charm

Charlie Duke's flown Lunar Module charm, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Apollo 16 LM 'Orion'

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Charlie Duke's flown Lunar Module charm, carried to the lunar surface aboard the Apollo 16 LM 'Orion'

Spectacular flown Lunar Module charm carried to the lunar surface aboard the Apollo 16 LM 'Orion,' measuring 19 mm x 16 mm, boasting a detailed rendering of the spacecraft raised in relief. The charm is mounted on an unflown 14K gold disc, measuring 25 mm in diameter, engraved on the reverse: "A-16, D-4-20-72." In fine condition. Accompanied by a handwritten letter of provenance signed by Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot Charlie Duke, in part: "I hereby certify that this Lunar Module charm was flown to the surface of the moon aboard the Apollo 16 Lunar Module 'Orion.' It is now mounted on an unflown 14kt gold disc…This charm was stowed in my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) on 'Orion' where it remained for nearly 72 hours while John Young and I explored the Descartes Highlands. It was made to be a reminder of this great adventure."

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space Exploration
  • Dates: #646 - Ended October 20, 2022





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