How to Sell Your Apollo 14 Memorabilia

To auction, sell or consign your Apollo 14 memorabilia, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

The Apollo 14 Mission

The Apollo 14 mission included astronauts Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa and Edgar Mitchell and was the third U.S. mission to land on the moon. The main objectives of the mission were to explore the Fra Mauro Highlands on the near side of the moon, study moon geological samples and to study orbital science. At 47 years old Alan Shepard was the oldest person to fly to the moon and notably played golf on the moon during the mission.

Some Apollo 14 Memorabilia We’ve Sold:

Edgar Mitchell Owned Flag Flown to the Moon — Sold for $17,500

Apollo 14 American flag flown to the moon and carried upon its lunar surface by astronaut Edgar Mitchell (and scarce as such). Flag is also signed by Mitchell, the lunar module pilot of Apollo 14 who spent nine hours working on the lunar surface in the Fra Mauro Highlands region and becoming the sixth person to walk on the Moon.

Accompanied by signed COA, dated 22 May 2006 which reads, “This is to certify that the accompanying — Apollo 14 Lunar Surface American Flag — was proudly carried by me aboard our Lunar Module ‘Antares’ to the Moon’s surface. This flag then remained stowed within the ‘Antares’, and it’s [sic] one-sixth lunar-gravity environment, as Alan Shepard and I completed our exploration of the Moon’s surface. To uniquely identify this flag for future generations, I have personally inscribed it as having been flown to the lunar surface aboard the ‘Antares’, and then signed it. During the Apollo program, it was NASA’s policy to allow astronauts to keep both personal effects, and disposable equipment from their missions, as personal mementos to do with as they wished. This Lunar Surface Flag has been a valued part of my personal space collection since 1971, when it was presented back to me by NASA upon its release from lunar quarantine.” Signed boldly “Edgar Mitchell”. Nylon flag measures 6.25″ x 4″ with “Flown to the Lunar Surface aboard Antares — Feb 5, 1971 / Edgar Mitchell Apollo 14 LMP” written in blue pen on the white stripes of the flag. Both flag and COA are in fine condition. Owned by Mitchell since the completion of Apollo 14. Sold for $17,500.

Jack Swigert’s Apollo 14 Flown Robbins Medal — Sold for $10,500

Apollo 14 Robbins medal, serial number 184, as one of 303 flown. Oval medal features an emblem of the NASA astronaut pin, a star, given to U.S. astronauts upon completing their first space flight; here, it shoots through space toward the moon. “Apollo 14” is also engraved along rim, along with each crew member’s name. Verso lists launch, landing and re-entry dates along with the Robbins sterling silver hallmark. Serial number “184” is engraved along edge. Coin measures 1.25” and is made of sterling silver, housed in its original ”Robbins Company” plastic box with an “184” sticker on the bottom. Fine. With an LOA from Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $10,500.

Story Musgrave’s Apollo 14 Flown Robbins Medal — Sold for $7,099

Flown Robbins medal from Apollo 14, the first Apollo mission to land in the lunar highlands. Sterling silver medallion is serial number 177, one of 303 flown. Medal features the mission insignia on the obverse, with the surnames of the crew: Alan Shepard, Stuart Roosa and Edgar Mitchell. Reverse features the Robbins sterling mark, the full names of the crew and the dates of the launch, landing and return: 31 January 1971, 5 February 1971 and 9 February 1971. With serial number 177 on edge. Oval medallion measures approximately 1.375” x 1.25”. Near fine condition. From the personal collection of astronaut Story Musgrave and with his LOA. Sold for $7,099.

Piece of the Space Suit Worn by Alan Shepard — Sold for $6,691

Swatch of Alan Shepard’s space suit from the Apollo 14 mission. This is a portion of the outermost layer of Shepard’s spacesuit worn while he conducted Extra Vehicular Activity on the Moon. This garment was a component of Shepard’s PLSS — Portable Life Support System. With an LOA from a member of the NASA personnel who worked on preparations for the Apollo 14 mission, to whom Shepard gave this. Measures approximately 1.5” square. With light soiling from moon dust. Sold for $6,691.

Edgar Mitchell’s Owned & Signed PPK — Sold for $3,119

Personal preference kits, also known as a PPK, were pouches provided by NASA to astronauts that were used to hold personal mementos on space flights. Astronauts were required to have the desired contents of their PPKs approved at least 60 days before a mission and the weight limit for a PPK was capped at roughly 1.5 pounds. We realized $3,119 for Ed Mitchell’s PPK from flown aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk during the Apollo 14 mission. NASA issued drawstring pouch, measures about 6 x 9.5 inches. Mitchell has signed the pouch and has written h, “This command module PPK was flown to the moon on Apollo 14 / Edgar Mitchell LMP [Lunar Module Pilot]”.

Austrian Flag Flown to the Moon — Sold for $3,000

Apollo 14 flown Austrian flag, carried aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk by its Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. Red and white 6″ x 4″ flag is signed “Edgar Mitchell LMP” who additionally writes “Flown to the moon aboard Kittyhawk Apollo 14”. Mitchell also writes in the accompanying COA, “The accompanying flag was flown aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk on the Apollo 14 expedition to the moon which launched January 31, 1971…I hope that this historic piece will bring pleasure to viewers for many years…[signed] Edgar Mitchell”. Fine. Sold for $3,000.

New Jersey State Flag Flown to the Moon — Sold for $2,400

Apollo 14 flown New Jersey state flag, carried aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk by its Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. Yellow 6″ x 4″ silk flag is signed “Edgar Mitchell LMP” who additionally writes “Carried on Apollo 14 in Kittyhawk”. Mitchell also writes in the accompanying COA, “This silk state flag of New Jersey was flown to the moon…January 31 to February 9, 1991 [sic] during the third lunar landing at Fra Mauro. Apollo 14 was the first lunar landing mission devoted primarily to lunar geology…[signed] Edgar D. Mitchell”. Fine. Sold for $2,400.

Argentine Flag Flown to the Moon — Sold for $2,400

Apollo 14 flown Argentine flag, carried aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk by its Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. Blue and white 6″ x 4″ flag is signed “Ed Mitchell LMP” who additionally writes “Flown to the moon on Kittyhawk on Apollo 14”. Mitchell also writes in the accompanying COA, “The accompanying flag was flown aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk on the Apollo 14 expedition to the moon which launched January 31, 1971…I hope that this historic piece will bring pleasure to viewers for many years…[signed] Edgar Mitchell”. Fine. Sold for $2,400.

Massachusetts State Flag Flown to the Moon — Sold for $2,303

Apollo 14 flown Massachusetts state flag, carried aboard the spacecraft Kittyhawk by its Lunar Module Pilot Edgar Mitchell. White silk flag is signed “Edgar Mitchell” who additionally writes “Flown on Apollo 14”. Mitchell also writes in the accompanying COA, “This silk state flag of Massachusetts was flown to the moon…January 31 to February 9, 1991 [sic] during the third lunar landing at Fra Mauro. Apollo 14 was the first lunar landing mission devoted primarily to lunar geology…[signed] Edgar D. Mitchell”. Measures 6″ x 4″. Fine. Sold for $2,303.

Alan Shepard Signed & Inscribed NASA Photo — Sold for $1,094

Alan Shepard official NASA photo signed and inscribed to Jack Swigert. Glossy 8” x 10” photo depicts Shepard smiling in a suit. Inscribed at upper left in black ink, ”To Jack Swigert / with my appreciation for your great dedication and pleasant memories of a tremendous team effort in space!” Signed ”Alan Shepard / Freedom 7 / Apollo 14”. Minor curling to edges, else near fine. With an LOA from Swigert’s sister. Sold for $1,094.

Thanks for checking out some of the Apollo 14 autographs and memorabilia we’ve sold! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Learn about some of the other space-flown memorabilia and Apollo 11-flown flags we’ve sold.

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my Apollo 14 memorabilia?
It’s never been easier to sell your Apollo 14 items at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can with a free appraisal.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of Apollo 14 memorabilia?
The value of your item can vary based on condition, provenance and subject matter.