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1972 FLOWN UNITED STATES FLAG

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Pristine 6"x4" American flag carried around the Moon in the Command Module during the Apollo 17 Mission. Presented to NASA Protocol Officer Tom Andrews After the flight: 'IN APPRECIATION FOR EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SUCCESS OF THE APOLLO PROGRAM', as inscribed on plaque below flag housed in a wooden 2"x10" frame. Lot is accompanied by newspaper clippings related to Tom Andrews who was involved in protocol & security for Apollo flights from their beginnings. Ex-Tom Andrews Collection

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