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Sell or Auction Your Apollo Flown Lunar Surface Worn Backpack PLSS Strap for up to $100,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders

FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Apollo flown lunar surface worn backpack PLSS strap that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

Apollo flown lunar surface worn backpack PLSS strap

Portable Life Support Systems (PLSS) are the “backpacks” worn by the Apollo moonwalkers during their extravehicular activity that were left behind on the lunar surface at the end of the missions but some astronauts were able to bring them back as souvenirs from these iconic features of the moon landings.  The strap from the PLSS has been at auction lately and here are the prices realized:

In 2014, an Apollo 12 flown lunar surface worn backpack PLSS strap sold for almost $100,000

In 2014, another Apollo 12 flown lunar surface worn backpack PLSS strap sold for just over $50,000

In 2016, an Apollo 12 flown lunar surface worn backpack PLSS strap sold for just over $50,000

Consign your Apollo flown lunar surface worn backpack PLSS strapat Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Send a description and images of your PLSS strap to us at [email protected].

Nate D. Sanders Auctions Has Sold Expensive Flown Apollo Items Before:

Lot #151:

The Apollo 15 Hand Controller From Al Worden

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As Al Worden, the Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot, puts it in the signed COA included with this hand controller, which is mounted on wood: “…this control stick cover, NASA serial number MSC 991-0001.12, was the hand controller I used during the flight of Apollo 15. The function of the hand controller was to adjust the attitude of the spacecraft during flight. For instance it was critical to the maneuver designed to withdraw the Lunar Module from the S-IVB stage of the launch vehicle once leaving earth orbit. This maneuver involved 180 degree rotation of the Command and Service Module to align with the Lunar Module in storage. It was also essential for the alignment of the spacecraft in the proper direction for any thrusting maneuver. This controller was essential to the success of Apollo 15 and has been in my possession since the flight.” In near fine condition.  Sold for $72,556.
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The Apollo 15 Hand Controller From Al Worden PLSS Strap
The Apollo 15 Hand Controller From Al Worden / Click above for larger image.

Lot #222:

Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon — Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins

https://natedsanders.com/LotDetail.aspx?inventoryid=24705

United States flag flown to the moon on Apollo 11 during the historic 1969 mission. Flag is mounted to an official NASA certificate reading: ”This flag traveled to the Moon with Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing, July 20, 1969.” Certificate is signed ”Neil Armstrong”, ”Michael Collins” and ”Buzz Aldrin” in felt tip and has the Apollo 11 crew emblem near the center. 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”, mounted to the NASA certificate, which measures 10” x 12”. Some show through of adhesive to flag corners and light toning to certificate, else near fine.  Sold for $63,195.
PLSS Strap Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon -- Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins
Exceptionally Scarce Apollo 11 Flag Flown to the Moon — Signed by Armstrong, Aldrin & Collins / Click above for larger image.

FREE APPRAISAL. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Apollo flown lunar surface worn backpack PLSS strap that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).

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