FLOWN Apollo XVI New York State Flag

Sale 1967 - Lot 218

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Estimate: $ 5,000 - $ 7,000

FLOWN Apollo XVI New York State Flag. Approximately 4x6 inches, silk, mounted on a 16x20 inch mat board with 4 inch circular Apollo 16 beta emblem and 8x9 inch color print of John Young saluting the United States flag deployed on the lunar surface.

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A mounted text insert reads: "This flag carried to the Moon aboard Apollo 16 during the first scientific exploration of the lunar highlands, April 16 - 27, 1972." The flag was carried to lunar orbit in command module 'Casper' during the flight. An additional insert quotes Rene Descartes.
The mat is signed and inscribed by Duke with: "A salute from the Moon from Apollo 16. Charlie Duke, Apollo 16 Lunar Module Pilot". On the reverse side of the mat is mounted the official Duke Collection coat of arms seal decal that reads: "From the Collection of Charles M. Duke, Jr. United States Astronaut". The decal has been signed by Duke.