Flown fabric American flag carried to the moon during the Apollo 16 mission. The flag, 5.75 x 4, is affixed to a 9.5 x 11.75 presentation sheet with printed text, "This flag was flown aboard the first Apollo mission to the lunar highlands, Apollo 16, April 16–27, 1972," which is signed below in black felt tip by John Young, Ken Mattingly, and Charlie Duke, who adds an inscription in ballpoint, “To Gene, With sincere best wishes from Apollo 16.” Handsomely framed with UV-resistant glass and acid-free matting to an overall size of 18 x 20.25. In fine condition, with light toning to each corner of the flag from adhesive on the reverse.
