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United States flag and mission insignia patch flown in space aboard Apollo 9, with a certificate signed by all three crew members: ''James A. McDivitt'', ''Dave Scott'' and ''Rusty Schweickart''. Certificate to which the flag and patch are affixed bears the caption: ''CARRIED INTO SPACE DURING THE FLIGHT OF APOLLO IX / 3-13 MARCH 1969''. An inscription likely by Dave Scott reads, ''To John King with best personal regards and many thanks for your continued interest and support. The Crew of Apollo [IX]''. Flag measures 6'' x 4'' and patch measures 3.25'' in diameter. Framed certificate measures 11.75'' x 14.75''. There are three places where certificate has torn: over the inscription, to the left of the flag and at bottom. Scott's signature is also smudged from moisture. Overall in good condition, with flag and patch being near fine.
Apollo 9 Flown U.S. Flag & Mission Patch -- With Certificate Signed by Crew Members Dave Scott, James A. McDivitt and Rusty Schweickart
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