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Directly from the Personal Collection of 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
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Description
DIRECTLY FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG, MISSION COMMANDER OF APOLLO 16, VIA HIS 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."