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Space-flown Apollo 10 Robbins medal, serial number 24. Medal is one of just 300 flown on the mission, which served as a trial run of the Apollo 11 moon landing mission. Sterling silver medal in the shape of a shield bears the mission insignia cast in relief to obverse: the lunar surface supporting a giant Roman numeral ''X'' with spacecraft flying about while Earth hovers nearby in the background. Flat reverse is engraved, ''May 18-26, 1969 / [serial number] 24 / Sterling r''. Measures slightly over 1'' across and 1.25'' in height. Weighs 14 grams. Light tarnishing to verso, else near fine. Housed in original case with ''24'' sticker affixed to verso, denoting serial number. With an LOA from Jack Swigert's sister.
Jack Swigert's Personally Owned Space-Flown Apollo 10 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 24
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