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Lot #6084
Apollo 8 Flown Robbins Medallion - From the Collection of Bailey K. Howard

The first Robbins medallion to reach lunar orbit, deriving from the personal collection of Bailey K. Howard, architect of the Fliteline medallions

Estimate: $1000+

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Description

The first Robbins medallion to reach lunar orbit, deriving from the personal collection of Bailey K. Howard, architect of the Fliteline medallions

Flown sterling silver Apollo 8 Robbins medal, measuring approximately 1.5˝ x 1.25˝, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face. The reverse is engraved with the mission dates, "Dec. 21–27, 1968." The medal is serial numbered "265" and stamped with the Robbins hallmark. Condition is mint state, with mild tarnishing, an area of toning to reverse, and a small hole bored into the top for presentation purposes.




From the collection of Bailey K. Howard, the originator of the Fliteline medallions.

Auction Info

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




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