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Lot #6345
Apollo 16 Unflown Robbins Medallion - From the Personal Collection of Edgar Mitchell

Estimate: $800+

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Description

Edgar Mitchell's unflown sterling silver Apollo 16 Robbins medallion, approximately 1.5˝ in diameter, featuring a raised design of the mission insignia on the face—a patriotic shield surmounted by an American eagle over the moon's cratered surface, with the crew's surnames in the lower border. The reverse is engraved with the launch date of April 16, 1972, moon landing date of April 20, 1972, and return date of April 27, 1972. The medallion has no serial number and is stamped on the edge with the Robbins "Sterling" hallmark. Condition is mint state. Mitchell served as backup Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 16.




Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell, the daughter of Edgar Mitchell.

Auction Info

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




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