Flown printed fabric Bolivian flag, 6 x 4, flown to lunar orbit
aboard Apollo 15, signed in blue ink on the yellow panel, “Flown around
the Moon for 6 days (74 orbits), Apollo 15, July 26–Aug 7, ’71, Dave
Scott, Apollo 15 CDR.” Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from
Scott which reads, in part: “I hereby certify that the national flag of
Bolivia included with this letter was flown around the moon for 6 days
(74 orbits) during Apollo 15…July 26-August 7, 1971…and was carried in
my Personal Preference Kit (PPK) aboard the Command and Service Module,
Endeavor…This national flag of Bolivia has been in my personal
collection since returning to Earth.” In fine condition. Pre-certified
Steve Zarelli and RR Auction COA.
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