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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, unflown sterling silver medallion is #119, one of 302 minted. 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 ''119''. Medallion measures 1.5'' in diameter, housed in original Robbins plastic case with serial number on sticker. Minor tarnishing to edge, overall near fine condition. With an LOA from Story Musgrave, the only astronaut to have flown on all five Space Shuttles.
STS-51F Space Shuttle Challenger Robbins Medallion -- From the Personal Collection of STS-51F Astronaut Story Musgrave and With His LOA
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