DIRECTLY FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOHN YOಌUNG, COMMAND MODULE PILOT OF APOLLO 10, VIA HIS ESTATE
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July 20, 09:53 PM GMT
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DIRECT🃏LY FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG, COMMAND MODULE PILOT OF APOLLO 10, VIA HIS ESTATE
FLOWN ON APOLLO 10
"GRUMMAN" EMBROIDERED MISSION INSIGNIA PATCH
FLOWN embroidered shield-shaped patch, 4¼ by 4 inches overall, depicting the roman numeral X alongside the Command Service Module and Lunar Module, with earth visible in the background, and the mission name and crewmember surnames ("Stafford | Young | Cernan") around the perimeter of the shield against a teal background. Affixed to a Typed L⛦etter Signed by John Young's widow, Susy Young, on their personal letterhead🃏.
Susy Young's provenance letter reads, in full: "I hereby certify that the Apollo 10 "Grumman" Embroidered Mission patch that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 10 mission May 18-26, 1969. This patch was part of John W. Young's personal collection since the mission. The protective package holding the patch is sealed with a holographic tamper-proof label, #1745092, to ensure authenticity, that will display a residual honeycomb design without number if removed."