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Directly fr𝐆om the Personal Collection 𒁏of John Young, Mission Commander of Apollo 16, via his Estate
[APOLLO 16]. FLOWN ON APOLLO 16. TEXAS STATE FLAG FROM THE COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG
Auction Closed
July 20, 09:53 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
DIRECTLY FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG, MISSION COMMANDER OF APOLLO 16, VIA H𝐆IS ESTATE
FLOWN ON APOLLO 16
TEXAS STATE FLAG
FLOWN cloth 🎀flag of the state of Texas, 4 by 6 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 STATE OF TEXAS flag that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission April 16-27, 1972. 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, #1733272, to ensure authenticity, that will display a residual honeycomb design without number if removed."