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Flown Robbins medallion from STS-51F, the eighth flight of Space Shuttle Challenger. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave, who served as Mission Specialist on STS-51F, flown sterling silver medallion is #53F, one of only 93 flown on the mission. Obverse of medal features the mission insignia in relief, and the crew members' surnames around the rim. Reverse shows the surnames again along with the launch and landing dates and place engraved: ''July 29, 1985'' and ''August 6, 1985 / RW 23 EDWARDS AFB, CA''. With Robbins and sterling marks on edge, along with serial number ''53F''. Medallion measures 1.5'' in diameter, 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.