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Robbins medal flown on Challenger flight STS-41-C, with notarized COA signed by Pilot Dick Scobee stating that the medal was flown for Scobee's parents, Francis and Edlynn Scobee. After piloting this Challenger mission, Dick Scobee would command the tragic STS-51-L mission two years later in 1986. Sterling silver Robbins medal is marked with low serial number 8F on rim, one of only 46 Robbins medals flown on the mission out of 155 minted. The sterling silver and Robbins hallmarks also appear on rim. Reverse of medal features the names of the astronauts along with ''Launched / April 6, 1984 / Landed / April 13, 1984 / RW17, Edwards AFB, CA.'', and the front features pictorial highlights of the mission, including an astronaut repairing the ''Solar Max'' satellite. Medal measures 1.5'' in diameter, housed in its original Robbins medal case. Near fine condition. Also with an LOA from Scobee's brother.