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Apollo 12 space-flown Robbins medal, serial number 139. Sterling silver medal was flown onboard the spacecraft as one of just 262 flown. Mission insignia designed for Apollo 12 is a scene set in space, with the moon in the background and a clipper ship in the foreground, chosen in honor of the crew members' background in the Navy. Four stars represent each of the astronauts, including the astronaut killed during training, Clifton Williams. This design is engraved upon the obverse, circumscribed, ''Apollo XII / Conrad - Gordon - Bean''. Reverse is engraved, ''Launched / November 14, 1969 / Landed / November 19, 1969 / Returned / November 24, 1969'', and then the serial number 139 and hallmarks. Minor tarnishing, else near fine. Comes in original case with ''139'' sticker affixed to verso, denoting serial number.
Space-Flown Apollo 12 Robbins Medal -- Serial Number 139
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