Lot #6085

Apollo 8 Patch and (2) United Nations Space Treaties [Attested as Flown]

Description

Embroidered mission patch and two United Nations space treaties attested to as being flown during the Apollo 8 mission, all of which are affixed to their original 13.5 x 9 presentation certificate with a printed caption certifying their flown status: “Carried On Board Apollo 8, First Lunar Flight, 21-27 December, 1968.” The certificate also bears faded autopen signatures of crew members Bill Anders, James Lovell, and Frank Borman. The patch measures 4.5 x 4 and the two treaties, both 5.5 x 3.25, are respectively entitled “Treaty of the Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, Including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies” and “Agreement on the Rescue of Astronauts, the Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Outer Space.” Matted and framed together to an overall size of 21.5 x 17. In fine condition.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Space
• Dates: September 26, 2024 - October 24, 2024