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Apollo 13 patch and United States flag, both flown to the moon by astronaut Jack Swigert on the Apollo 13 mission. Swigert himself had the items framed, along with a photo of the splashdown, for his father; Swigert writes on the mat, ''This flag and patch were flown to the moon on Apollo 13 April 11-17, 1970 for my Father who has been my guidance and inspiration thru life / Jack Swigert''. Flag measures 5.5'' x 4'', patch measures 4'' in diameter and photo measures 5.5'' x 4.5''. Entire framed presentation measures 15.75'' x 12.75''. Nicks to frame, otherwise near fine. With an LOA by Virginia Swigert, Jack Swigert's sister.
U.S. Flag and Apollo 13 Patch Both Flown to the Moon by Jack Swigert -- Signed & Gifted by Swigert to His Father, ''who has been my guidance and inspiration thru life''
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