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Sell or Auction Your Gus Grissom Apollo 1 Gold Fliteline Medallion for up to Nearly $4,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions

ByNate D Sanders February 5, 2024February 5, 2024

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Below is a recent realized price for an Apollo 1 Gus Grissom gold Fliteline medallion. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 Gold Fliteline Medallion. Sold for Nearly $4,000.

We sold this Fliteline medallion from Gus Grissom’s estate:

Space-Flown Fliteline Medallion and Applique From the Gemini Mission — From the Estate of Gus Grissom & With a COA From His Son

Gemini 3 space-flown Fliteline medallion and embroidered patch. Fliteline medallion in sterling silver is cast with an image of the Molly Brown upon splashdown, surrounded by the names of her astronauts, Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young, the first two Americans ever in space. Measures 1″ in diameter. Embroidered 3.5″ patch in blue, grey, white and black also shows the spacecraft at splashdown. Flown pieces are mounted to a teal background and matted and framed to an overall size of 7.75″ x 10.75″. Near fine. Obtained directly from the Gus Grissom estate, with a COA from his son. Sold for $1,094.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Here are some Gus Grissom items we have sold:

“We Seven” Book, With 40 Signatures by 32 of America’s Astronauts Including Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Mike Collins, Ed White, Gus Grissom, Roger Chaffee, Deke Slayton, Etc. — With Zarelli COAs

Incredible collection of 40 signatures by the pioneers of the NASA space program, with 38 signatures within a first printing of “We Seven” and two additional signatures of Deke Slayton and Walter Cunningham signed on their business cards taped inside the book. The original Mercury 7 sign on their photo within the book, and the other men sign the front free endpaper. In alphabetical order, signatures include: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Alan L. Bean, Frank Borman, Vance Brand, Scott Carpenter (signs twice), Roger B. Chaffee, Michael Collins, Charles Conrad Jr., Gordon Cooper (signs twice), Walter Cunningham (signs twice), Donn Eisele, Joe Engle, Ron Evans, John Glenn (signs twice), Dick Gordon, Gus Grissom (signs twice), Joe Kerwin, Don Lind, James Lovell, Ken Mattingly, Bill Pogue, Wally Schirra (signs twice), Rusty Schweickart, Dave Scott, Alan B. Shepard Jr. (signs twice), Deke Slayton (signs twice), Tom Stafford, Paul Weitz, Ed White, Al Worden and John Young. This copy of “We Seven” is a first printing, published in New York by Simon & Schuster, 1962 in its original dust jacket. Blind embossed private library stamp to title page, showing ownership of Wallace A. Johnson, a NASA Apollo test pilot, who acquired the autographs. Dust jacket is worn, overall in good condition. Book itself shows only minor shelf wear, in very good plus condition. With two COAs from Steve Zarelli Space Authentication, one for the Mercury 7 signed photo page, and one for the signature page including signed business cards. Sold for $21,000.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Gus Grissom’s Uniform Intended for Wear on Apollo 1 — The Mission Aborted After the Launch Pad Test That Killed Grissom and the Entire Crew

Uniform that astronaut Gus Grissom would have worn in space for the Apollo 1 mission. Tragically, Grissom and his crewmates Edward White and Roger Chaffee were killed while preparing for Apollo 1 when the spacecraft caught fire during a launch pad test. Virgil ”Gus” Grissom was one of the Mercury 7, the first group of pilots chosen by NASA to become astronauts. As commander of Gemini 3 he was the second American ever to fly into space. This two-piece inflight coverall set was designed for wear onboard the spacecraft as part of the A1C style spacesuit, a modified version of the Gemini G3C, manufactured by David Clark. After the disaster NASA designed the fireproof A7L spacesuit. Label sewn within the jacket reads: ”JACKET, INFLIGHT COVERALL / NASA Designation AC-1C-1 T / Mfg. David Clark Co., Inc. / P/N A-2006-000 Ser. No. 101 / Grissom June 66”. Zip-front jacket features numerous pockets designed to hold writing implements and a slide rule. Apollo 1 mission insignia patch, V.I. Grissom name tag and American flag adorn the upper. Sleeves measure 21” in length from shoulder seam to cuff; the shoulder measures 18” across the seam, and the collar to the bottom measures 22.5” at the back. Approximately a men’s size small. Fine condition. The label in the waistband of the pants reads: ”TROUSER, INFLIGHT COVERALL / NASA Designation AC-1C-1 T / Mfg. David Clark Co., Inc. / P/N A-2007-000 Ser. No. 101 / Grissom June 66”. Pants zip up and have adjustable button closures on the sides and numerous cargo pockets and zippered cuffs. Measures 32” at the waist with a 26” inseam. Near fine. Originally from Grissom’s personal collection. Sold for $16,218.

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Gus Grissom’s Uniform Intended for Wear on Apollo 1. Click to enlarge.

Apollo 1 Crew-Signed Photo Without Inscription — With Steve Zarelli COA

Near fine photo signed by the crew of Apollo 1, Ed White, Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee. Each astronaut signs the NASA photo in black felt-tip, without inscription. Half-matte photo measures 10″ x 8″. Minute creasing, overall near fine condition. With Steve Zarelli Space Authentication COA. Sold for $10,000.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Apollo 1 Signed Photo With All Six Signatures From Primary and First Backup Crew — With Steve Zarelli COA for All Signatures

Exceptional Apollo 1 crew signed photo, with signatures from entire primary and first backup crew: ”Gus Grissom”, ”Ed White”, ”Roger B. Chaffee”, ”James A. McDivitt”, ”Rusty Schweickart” and ”Dave Scott” in red and black felt tip. Image captures the Apollo 1 astronauts posing in front of a model of the Command Module in their official NASA blue jump suits. Glossy photo measures 10” x 8”. Faint paperclip impression at upper right and fading to photo, while signatures remain bold and very readable. Overall in very good plus condition. With a Steve Zarelli COA for all six signatures. Sold for $10,000.

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Apollo 1 Crew-Signed 20” x 16” Photo — With Very Large Signatures by Edward White, Roger Chaffee and Gus Grissom

Apollo 1 crew-signed photo measuring 20” x 16”, showing Edward White spacewalking during the Gemini 4 mission. The three astronauts of the fallen Apollo 1 mission provide extraordinarily large autographs in this colorful photo, measuring approximately 6” x 3.5” as a group. Each man signs in black felt-tip, ”Edward H. White II”, ”Roger B. Chaffee” and ”Gus Grissom”. Slight buckling and wear to photo, with small abrasions and chipping to edges, able to be framed out. Overall in very good condition. A rare oversized Apollo 1 crew-signed photo. Sold for $7,500.

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Apollo 1 Signed 8” x 10” Photo by Ed White, Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee. 

Photo signed by the three Apollo 1 astronauts, ”Ed White”, ”Gus Grissom” and ”Roger Chaffee”. All three men would die in the fire on 27 January 1967 shortly before the mission was to launch. Glossy photo measures 8” x 10”, showing them standing in front of the Command Module. A few shallow creases and light fading to photo, otherwise near fine with bold signatures in black felt tip. From the estate of Daniel Lawrence, Sr., part of the Apollo 1 simulation team. Sold for $5,000.

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Page Signed by the Original Mercury 7 Astronauts Next to Their Photos — John Glenn, Virgil Grissom, Alan Shepard, Leroy Cooper, M. Scott Carpenter, Walter Schirra & Donald K. Slayton

Mercury 7 signed page, taken from ”The Project Mercury Astronauts,” featuring each astronaut’s photo. All seven of the original group selected by NASA sign beside their images: ”John H. Glenn, Jr.”, ”Virgil I Grissom”, ”Alan B. Shepard Jr.”, ”Leroy G. Cooper Jr.”, ”M. Scott Carpenter”, ”Walter M. Schirra Jr.” and ”Donald K. Slayton”. Page is excised from ”The Project Mercury Astronauts,” published by E.P. Dutton: New York: 1960. Measures 5.25” x 8”. Bottom and right edges are trimmed with slight irregularity. Miniscule hole to the bottom of the ”G” in Grissom. Inch-long shallow chip to the bottom edge with an ink halo surrounding Schirra’s signature, else fine. Sold for $4,652.

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Mercury 7 First Edition Signed Book — Signed by All Seven Astronauts — Scarce

Rare and fantastic signed book, “The Astronauts: The Story of Project Mercury, America’s Man-in-Space Program” by Martin Caiden. First edition, second printing published in 1960. Volume is boldly signed and inscribed on front free endpaper: “To Edward Miller / With Best Wishes from / the Mercury Astronauts”. Signed by all Mercury 7 astronauts in ink: “Virgil S. Grissom”, “M. Scott Carpenter”, “Leroy G. Cooper Jr.”, “John A. Glenn, Jr.”, “Walter M. Schirra, Jr.”, “Alan B. Shepard” and “Donald K. Slayton”. Accompanied by original dustjacket. Black cloth boards show minor rubbing to corners and spine ends; interior is fine. 5.5″ x 8″ volume is in near fine condition. Sold for $4,529.

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Apollo 1 Astronauts 10” x 8” Signed Photo — Gus Grissom, Ed White & Roger Chaffee — With PSA/DNA COA. 

Photo signed by the Apollo 1 crew, ”Gus Grissom”, ”Ed White” and ”Roger Chaffee” in black felt tip. Image captures the Apollo 1 astronauts with employees from the Command Module design team at North American Aviation. Glossy photo measures 10” x 8”. Light soiling to lower right corner and light buckling. Near fine. With PSA/DNA COA for all signatures. Sold for $4,500.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
Apollo 1 Astronauts Photo with Ed White, Roger Chaffee & Gus Grissom Autograph. Click to enlarge.
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Mercury 7 Signed Photo by All Astronauts — Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard & Deke Slayton

The celebrated Mercury 7 astronauts sign a semi-matte photograph of themselves posing in front of their aircraft. Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, Virgil Gus Grissom, John Glenn, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton all sign as the first Americans in space. An inscription by an unknown hand dedicates the picture ”To Clark Boswell / with Best wishes”. Measures 10” x 8”. Cooper’s signature is faded; sunning and a minor crease. Very good condition. Sold for $4,468.

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Original Mercury 7 Signed Photo — Signed by All 7 Astronauts — From the Gus Grissom Collection

Mercury 7 signed photo. NASA’s original 7-member crew poses here with a Mercury Atlas model at the Langley Research Center for a photo shoot in 1959. Each of the distinguished group members sign the lower margin in blue and black ink: “Alan B Shepard Jr.”, Walter M. Schirra Jr.”, “John H. Glenn, Jr.”, “Virgil I. Grissom”, “M. Scott Carpenter”, “Donald K. Slayton” and “Leroy G. Cooper, Jr”. 10″ x 8″ photo has a matte finish. Top right corner is slightly bent, else fine condition. With a COA from Mark Grissom. Sold for $4,153.

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Gemini 3 Space-Flown $2 Bill Signed by Gus Grissom & John Young — Mounted to a COA Also Signed by Grissom & Young

Gemini 3 space-flown two-dollar bill signed by Gus Grissom and John Young. The first pair of Americans ever in space sign the currency: ”Gus Grissom / GT-3” and ”John Young / 3-23-65” in red felt tip. Signed bill comes mounted to a certificate that reads in full: ”This is to certify that the currency with serial number A76270198A did as a matter of fact accompany ‘Gus’ Grissom & John Young on their three orbit flight, March 23, 1965, in the Gemini Space Craft ‘Molly Brown.’ Accomplishing the ‘Free World’s’ first two-manned space venture / [signed] Gus Grissom / John Young”. The signed bills were at the center of a prank, told in full in Russell Still’s book, ”Relics of the Space Race”; Grissom reportedly moved the bills from their hiding place behind the instrument panel and substituted play money so that when the launch supervisor in charge of the flown souvenirs went to retrieve them, he found the play money instead. The truth came out after a few weeks and the bills were given out to Cape Canaveral personnel. Series 1953C $2 bill is near fine and comes mounted to a 10” x 7.5” COA, also near fine, framed to an overall size of 11” x 8.5”. Sold for $3,750.

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Also, these are some space flown medallions we have sold:

Jack Swigert’s 14K Gold Robbins Medal Flown Aboard Apollo 13 — One of Only 2 for Each Astronaut

Jack Swigert’s personally owned Robbins medal struck in 14K gold, flown aboard Apollo 13 where he famously reported, “Houston, we’ve had a problem.” Unlike the silver Robbins medals which number over 400 for the Apollo 13 mission, this very scarce gold Robbins medal is one of only six for each of the three astronauts on the mission, with each astronaut being able to purchase up to two. Like the silver Robbins medals, the original gold medals taken on the space flight were melted down and re-cast with the new design, without the landing date and with Swigert’s name replacing Ken Mattingly. Medal depicts mission insignia, including the name of the mission, three of Apollo’s chariot horses flying toward the Moon, and the slogan ”Ex Luna, Scientia” (from the moon, knowledge). Verso lists the crew members, space modules, and engraved dates of launch and return, as well as “14K r”. Unlike the silver medals, the gold medals were not serialized but it’s known that only six or less were produced. Gold medal measures 1.25” in diameter. In near fine condition. From the estate of Jack Swigert and with an LOA from his sister. Sold for $73,500.

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Jack Swigert’s Own Apollo 17 Flown Robbins Medal, Serial Number 41

Apollo 17 Robbins medal, serial number 41. Sterling silver medal commemorates Apollo 17 as the most recent lunar landing conducted by NASA to date. The mission launched 7 December 1972 and returned safely twelve days later. Pictorial obverse is cast with mission insignia, featuring stylized design elements of the U.S. flag and an eagle, alongside a bust in profile of Greek god Apollo. Figures are set against a detailed space ground featuring the moon and ringed planets. Scene is circumscribed by title, ”Apollo XVII / Cernan-Evans-Schmitt”. Reverse reads, ”Launch / Dec. 6, 1972 / Taurus-Littrow / Dec. 11, 1972 / Entry / Dec. 19, 1972”, circumscribed, ”America – Challenger / Apollo XVII The Beginning”. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an ”41” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister.  A superb Apollo 17 Robbins medal flown.  Sold for $56,250.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Jack Swigert’s Own Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 179

Rare Apollo 11 Robbins medal, serial number 179. Front of coin has “Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, “July 16, 1969”, landing, “July 20, 1969”, and returned, “July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the “179” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an “149” sticker on the bottom. One of the most expensive prices obtained for an Apollo 11 Robbins medal.  Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister.  Sold for $42,000.

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Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal — Owned by Buzz Aldrin

Scarce Apollo 11 Robbins medal, with serial number 257, owned by Buzz Aldrin. Front of coin has ”Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the ”257” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1.125”, made of sterling silver. In very good condition. This Robbins medal was given directly by Buzz Aldrin to the previous owner Bill Tow upon the death of Bill’s father, John Tow, when he was 10 years old. John and his wife Barbara Tow were close to Buzz and Joan Aldrin as they were neighbors on the same military base. Medal is accompanied by two LOAs from Barbara Tow as well as a copy of envelopes and partial letter from Joan Aldrin to Barbara, confirming their relationship. Lot is also accompanied by a signed photo of Buzz Aldrin to Bill Tow, which Mr. Aldrin gave him with the Robbins medal. Sold for $37,813.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal — Serial Number 60, Given to the Consignor by Buzz Aldrin

Scarce Apollo 11 Robbins medal, with a low serial number of 60, owned by Buzz Aldrin. Front of coin has ”Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the ”60” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1.125”, made of sterling silver. In very good condition. This Robbins medal was given directly to the consignor by Buzz Aldrin in 1969. Sold for $34,375.

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Jack Swigert’s Space-Flown Apollo 11 Robbins Medal, Serial Number 217

Rare Apollo 11 Robbins medal, serial number 217. Front of coin has ”Apollo 11” engraved above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”. For the moon landing missions, three blank fields were included for the launch, lunar landing, and return dates and later engraved, as is the case here. Verso also has the ”217” serial number engraved with each astronaut’s last name. Coin measures 1” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an ”217” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $34,375.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Apollo 17 Flown Robbins Medallion, Serial #30 — The Scarcest Flown Robbins Medal With Only 80 Flown — From the Personal Collection of Astronaut Story Musgrave and With His LOA

Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 17, one of only 80 flown medallions and therefore the scarcest of the Apollo missions. Medal has the low serial number of 30 stamped on the rim, along with ”F” for flown and the Robbins sterling mark. With the raised mission insignia on the obverse, featuring the profile of Apollo, the Greek sun god, along with the surnames of the crew: Gene Cernan, Ron Evans and Harrison Schmitt. Reverse features the launch, landing and return dates, along with ”Taurus-Littrow”, the landing site on the moon, encircled by ”America XVII”, ”America-Challenger” and ”The Beginning”. Robbins sterling mark and ”F30” appear on the edge. Medallion measures 1.375” in diameter. Near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $26,969.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Apollo 11 Space-Flown Robbins Medal — From the Jack Swigert Estate

Robbins medal flown aboard Apollo 11, the mission that first put humans on the moon on 20 July 1969. Coin includes mission name and depicts the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch. Verso has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969” and return, ”July 24, 1969”. Verso also has each astronaut’s last name and the ”178” serial number engraved. Coin measures 1”, made of sterling silver and housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with serial number sticker on the bottom. Condition on this Apollo 11 Robbins medal is a little worse than the first two mentioned above. From the Jack Swigert estate and with an LOA from his sister.  Sold for $25,000.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Gold Robbins Medal #15F, Flown on Columbia STS-1 — Owned by Astronaut Shannon Lucid

Gold Robbins medal flown on Columbia flight STS-1, owned by astronaut Shannon Lucid, veteran of six space shuttle and two Mir missions, and the Chief Scientist of NASA in the early 2000s. 10K gold Robbins medal is marked 15F on rim, one of only 24 gold Robbins medals flown on the very first Space Shuttle mission. The 10K and Robbins hallmarks also appear on rim. Reverse of medal features the names of the astronauts along with “Launched / April 12, 1981 / Landed / April 14, 1981 / RW23 Edwards AFB”, and the front features the Columbia mission insignia in relief. Medal measures 1.5″ in diameter, housed in its original Robbins medal case. Near fine condition. With an LOA from Shannon Lucid. Sold for $24,150.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Apollo 11 Flown Robbins Medallion — Serial #200 From the Personal Collection of Astronaut Story Musgrave and With His LOA

Apollo 11 flown Robbins medal, commemorating one of the greatest achievements of mankind of the first human moon landing. Obverse of medal features ”APOLLO 11” above the mission insignia of an eagle landing on the moon’s surface carrying an olive branch signifying peace. Reverse has three dates for the launch, ”July 16, 1969”, landing, ”July 20, 1969”, and return, ”July 24, 1969”, along with the serial number of 200 and the surnames of the crew, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Medal measures 1.125” in diameter, made of sterling silver. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $22,288.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned & Exceptionally Rare Apollo 15 Flown Robbins Medal — One of Just 127 Flown — From The Swigert Estate

Apollo 15 Robbins Medal, serial number 118. Extraordinarily rare medal is one of just 127 flown from a batch of 304 minted. Due to a misprint of the word “apennines” on reverse side, most (177) of the medals were sent back to the manufacturer and could not be redone before the spacecraft’s launch, leaving only the 127 with the correctly printed word to make the flight. Medal features mission insignia of a trio of left-facing flight symbols upon a stylized lunar surface ground. The astronauts’ surnames are inscribed to the border underneath and “Apollo 15” is inscribed at top center. Reverse features a motto, “‘Man’s Flight Through Life Is Sustained By The Power Of Knowledge'”, surrounding “Apollo 15 / Falcon / Endeavor” with dates engraved to fields under each. The name of the mission’s landing site on the moon “Hadley / Appennines” appears beside the middle item. At upper left is a winged propellor symbol. The rim is engraved “Sterling” and with the serial number. Measures nearly 1.5″ in diameter and weighs 20 grams or 0.75 ounces. Scratching to center symbol, else fine. With an LOA from the Swigert estate. Sold for $12,600.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Apollo 16 Flown Robbins Medallion — Serial #58 From the Personal Collection of Astronaut Story Musgrave and With His LOA

Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 16, one of only 98 flown medallions, with the serial number 58 stamped on the rim. Medallion features the raised mission insignia on the obverse, an eagle perched atop a shield over the lunar surface, surrounded by 16 stars and the surnames of the crew: John Young, Charles Duke and Ken Mattingly. Reverse features the launch, landing and return dates of 16-27 April 1972. Robbins sterling mark and serial number of 58 appear on the edge. Medallion measures 1.375” in diameter. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $10,395.

Gus Grissom Apollo 1 gold Fliteline medallion
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Apollo 8 Flown Robbins Medallion — From the Personal Collection of Astronaut Story Musgrave and With His LOA

Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 8, the first crewed Apollo mission to orbit the moon. Sterling silver medallion is serial number 242, engraved on the reverse along with the Robbins sterling mark and mission dates of 21-27 December 1968. Obverse of medal features the mission insignia in relief with the surnames of crew members Frank Borman, James Lovell and William Anders. Medallion measures 1.5” x 1.25”. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $9,450.

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Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Space-Flown Apollo 12 Robbins Medal — Serial Number 171

Apollo 12 space-flown Robbins medal, serial number 171. Sterling silver medal was flown on board the spacecraft as one of just 262 flown. Mission insignia designed for Apollo 12 is a scene set in space, with the moon in the background and a clipper ship in the foreground, chosen in honor of the crew members’ background in the Navy. Four stars represent each of the astronauts, including the astronaut killed during training, Clifton Williams. Engraved upon the obverse, circumscribed, “Apollo XII / Conrad – Gordon – Bean”. Reverse is engraved, “Launched / November 14, 1969 / Landed / November 19, 1969 / Returned / November 24, 1969”, and then the serial number 171 with the Robbins sterling silver hallmarks. Minor tarnishing, else near fine. Comes in original case with “171” sticker affixed to verso, denoting serial number. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $8,400.

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Apollo 15 Flown Robbins Medallion — Serial #87 From the Personal Collection of Astronaut Story Musgrave and With His LOA

Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 15. Sterling silver medallion is serial number 087, one of only 127 flown; Apollo 15 was the first mission where only a percentage of the Robbins medals were flown. Medallion features the raised mission insignia on the obverse, with the surnames of the crew: Dave Scott, Al Worden and James Irwin. Reverse features the U.S. Air Force Academy motto, ”Man’s flight through life is sustained by the power of his knowledge” along with the launch, landing and return dates, as well as Apollo 15, mission spacecraft names and the landing site, misspelled as ”Appennines”. Sterling mark and serial number of ”087” appear on the edge. Medallion measures 1.375” in diameter. Very good to near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $7,809.

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Gemini 6 Flown Fliteline Gold Plated Sterling Silver Medallion

Gemini 6 Fliteline flown gold plated sterling silver medallion. 100 medallions were flown, 90 in silver and 10 gold-plated. As one of the 10 gold-plated medals, front of medallion is engraved ”GTA-6” with astronauts Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford’s last names printed. Verso is engraved ”GT-GT-6 / December 15-16, 1965”. Measures 1” in circumference with very minor tarnishing, else near fine condition. Coin is housed in original ”Fliteline” plastic case. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $4,375.

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