May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/29/2012
Stunning United States flag flown to the moon on Apollo 11 during the historic 1969 mission. With an official NASA certificate reading: ''This flag traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969.'' The certificate has the Apollo 11 crew emblem near the center with the additional wording of: ''Apollo 11, July 16-24, 1969. ARMSTRONG -- COLLINS -- ALDRIN.'' Printed along the bottom edge are the first words by Neil Armstrong after stepping upon the moon: ''One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.'' The silk United States flag measures 6'' x 4'' and is mounted to the NASA certificate, which measures 10'' x 12''. Fine.
Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon -- the Finest Lunar Flag One Could Hope to Own
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