Lot #6457

ISS Robbins Medallion Collection (24) - From the Personal Collection of Alan Bean

Description

Alan Bean’s personal collection of 24 ISS Robbins medallions, "presented to me by the crew of the corresponding ISS Expedition mission post-flight"

Apollo 12 moonwalker Alan Bean’s collection of 24 unflown sterling silver International Space Station Expedition Robbins medallions, consisting of a nearly complete set from Expedition 1 through Expedition 25, with only Expedition 7 absent. The medallions approximately measure 1.5˝ x 2˝ and feature raised mission insignia designs on the face, with the launch and return dates engraved on the reverse; the Expedition 6 medallion bears no landing date. These ISS EXP Robbins medallions were designed exclusively by their respective crews to commemorate their missions to the space station. All are in their original plastic cases with affixed labels denoting serial numbers. Overall condition is mint state. Accompanied by a signed handwritten certificate of authenticity from Bean, who writes: “I hereby certify that the accompanying 24 sterling silver International Space Station Expedition Robbins Medallions, Expedition 1 through Expedition 25 with the lone exception of Expedition 7, are from my personal collection. Each of these unflown commemorative medallions has been in my possession since each was presented to me by the crew of the corresponding ISS Expedition mission post-flight.”

The ISS Robbins Medallion list:

Expedition 1 (25)
Expedition 2 (29)
Expedition 3 (23)
Expedition 4 (33)
Expedition 5 (30)
Expedition 6 (46)
Expedition 8 (14)
Expedition 9 (14)
Expedition 10 (1)
Expedition 11 (30)
Expedition 12 (7)
Expedition 13 (29)
Expedition 14 (1)
Expedition 15 (1)
Expedition 16 (4)
Expedition 17 (4)
Expedition 18 (4)
Expedition 19 (2)
Expedition 20 (10)
Expedition 21 (1)
Expedition 22 (1)
Expedition 23 (1)
Expedition 24 (6)
Expedition 25 (2)

Auction Info

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

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