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United States flag flown to the moon on Apollo 11 during the historic 1969 mission. Flag is mounted to an official NASA certificate reading: ''This flag traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969''. Certificate is signed ''Neil Armstrong'', ''Michael Collins'' and ''Buzz Aldrin'' in felt tip and features the Apollo 11 crew emblem. Printed along bottom edge are the words spoken by Neil Armstrong after stepping upon the moon: ''One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind''. Accompanied by 84pp. copy of commemorative Newsweek magazine from 11 August 1969, featuring color photos of the moonwalk. Silk United States flag measures 6'' x 4'', mounted to the NASA certificate, which measures 10'' x 12''. Light toning to certificate, and fading to Collins' signature. Near fine condition overall.
Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon -- Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins
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