Space Exploration
Space Exploration
DIRECTLY FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG, COMMAND MODULE PILOT OF APOLLO 10, VIA HIS ESTATE
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July 20, 09:53 PM GMT
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4,000 - 6,000 USD
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DIRECTLY FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG, COMMAND MODULE PILOT OF APOLLO 10, VIA HIS ESTATE
FLOWN ON APOLLO 10
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG
FLOWN cloth flag of the United States of America, 4 by 6¼ inches. Displayed on a Typed Letter Signed by John Young's widow, Susy Young, on their personal letterhead.
Susy Young's provenance letter reads: "I hereby certify that the flag of the UNITED STATES that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 10 mission May 18-26, 1969. It has been a part of John W. Young's personal collection since returning from the mission. The flag has a holographic tamper-proof label attached, #1733279, to ensure authenticity, that will display a residual honeycomb design without number if removed."