August 2014 Auction Ends Thursday, August 28th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2014
Jack Swigert's personally owned Robbins Medal from Apollo 13, the mission on which he served as Command Module Pilot and announced, ''Houston, we've had a problem here.'' All of the original medals taken on the space flight were melted down and a new set was made from them featuring a new design. This is made from the flown metal, one of 404 newly-designed medals. Coin depicts mission insignia, including the name of the mission, three of Apollo's chariot horses flying toward the Moon, and the slogan ''Ex Luna, Scientia'' (from the moon, knowledge). Reverse of coin lists the crew members, space modules, and engraved dates of launch and return, as well as the serial number and the sterling and Robbins hallmarks. With serial number 256. Sterling silver medal measures 1.25'', housed in its original ''Robbins Company'' plastic box with serial number sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Jack Swigert's sister.
Jack Swigert's Own Apollo 13 Flown Robbins Medal -- Serial Number 256
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