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Robbins medallion from STS-6, the first flight of Space Shuttle Challenger. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave, who served as Mission Specialist on STS-6, unflown sterling silver medallion is serial number 181, one of 303 minted for the mission. Obverse of medal features a rendering of the shuttle and TDRS in relief, with ''CHALLENGER'' at top, and the crew members' surnames around the hexagonal rim. Reverse shows the surnames again along with the launch and landing dates and place engraved: ''April 4, 1983'' and ''April 9, 1983 / RW22 EDWARDS AFB, CA.'' With Robbins and sterling marks on edge, along with serial number ''181''. Medallion measures 1.75'' x 1.625'', housed in original Robbins plastic case with serial number on sticker. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to have flown on all five Space Shuttles.