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Lot #9: Large Apollo 12 Lunar Flown Flag Measuring 17'' x 11.5'' -- With LOA Signed by Apollo 12 Commander Charles Conrad

Description

Fantastic oversized U.S. flag flown to the lunar surface on Apollo 12. Silk flag measures approximately 17'' x 11.5'', accompanied by a handwritten LOA signed by Charles Conrad, Commander of Apollo 12. On his personal embossed note card, Conrad writes, ''This American Flag was Flown aboard Yankee Clipper and Intrepid to the Ocean of Storms, Moon during the period 14-24 November 1969. / Charles Conrad Jr. / Cdr. Apollo XII''. Items are framed together with a description from Odyssey Auctions, which handled Conrad's estate in 2003. Framed to a size of 36.25'' x 18''. Not examined out of frame; some fading to card, flag appears near fine. Also with Odyssey Auctions COA.
Final Bid (Includes Buyers Premium):$11,000
Minimum Bid:$8,000
Number of Bids:2