Sought-after flown American flag carried into orbit on Apollo 9, 5.75 x 3.75, signed and flight-certified in black felt tip by the mission's commander, "Flown on Apollo 9, Jim McDivitt." Professionally mounted, matted, and framed with a crew portrait and embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch to an overall size of 14 x 20.25. In fine condition, with a PSA/DNA authentication label to the lower right corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by McDivitt, certifying that this flag "was flown onboard Apollo 9, March 3–13, 1969."
Apollo 9, the first flight to test the Lunar Module (LM) in Earth orbit, demonstrated the LM's ability to separate from and re-dock with the Command Service Module (CSM), a critical maneuver for future moon landings. Additionally, Apollo 9 provided valuable insights into crew operations and spacecraft systems that were essential for the success of subsequent lunar missions. A handsome display featuring a desirable relic flown on an important mission, certified by its commander.
