Sell or Auction Your Apollo Flown Earplugs for up to Nearly $10,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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Sell Your Apollo Flown Earplugs
Below is a recent realized price for Apollo flown earplugs. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
Apollo Flown Earplugs. Sold for nearly $10,000.
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The Apollo 15 Hand Controller From Al Worden
As Al Worden, the Apollo 15 Command Module Pilot, puts it in the signed COA included with this hand controller, which is mounted on wood: “…this control stick cover, NASA serial number MSC 991-0001.12, was the hand controller I used during the flight of Apollo 15. The function of the hand controller was to adjust the attitude of the spacecraft during flight. For instance it was critical to the maneuver designed to withdraw the Lunar Module from the S-IVB stage of the launch vehicle once leaving earth orbit. This maneuver involved 180 degree rotation of the Command and Service Module to align with the Lunar Module in storage. It was also essential for the alignment of the spacecraft in the proper direction for any thrusting maneuver. This controller was essential to the success of Apollo 15 and has been in my possession since the flight.” In near fine condition. Sold for $72,556.
Extraordinarily rare Bible flown to the moon aboard Apollo 13. Complete King James microform Bible, Serial Number 13-010, originates from the Apollo Prayer League, formed with the dual goals of praying for the astronauts, and also of sending a Bible to the moon in the memory of Edward White, the astronaut who died in the Apollo 1 fire before he could fulfill that dream. Bible comes with two certificates of authenticity: one signed by the crew of Apollo 13 certifying that the Bible with serial number 13-010 flew to the moon; a second letter from the Apollo Prayer League is signed by both Commander James Lovell and also the Director of the Apollo Prayer League John M. Stout. Bible is beautifully framed in a custom presentation measuring 10.5” x 11.25”, accented with a pearl and garnet against red velvet and a gold cross. Miniaturized Bible measuring 1.5” square is centered in the presentation with ”HOLY BIBLE” at top. In beautiful, near fine condition with excellent supporting provenance. Sold for $62,500.
Jack Swigert’s 14K Gold Robbins Medal Flown Aboard Apollo 13 — One of Only 2 Given to 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 given to the three astronauts on the mission, with each astronaut receiving two, intended for him and his wife. Like the silver Robbins medals, the original gold medals taken on the space flight were melted down and re-struck 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 were produced. Gold medal measures 1.25” in diameter, housed in its original plastic box. In lustrous, near fine condition. From the estate of Jack Swigert and with an LOA from his sister. Sold for $31,608.
American flag flown aboard the near-disastrous Apollo 13 mission to the moon. Printed 6” x 4” fabric flag accompanied the astronauts on the Apollo 13 mission, the third of the Apollo lunar missions, that was aborted after an oxygen tank exploded, though each of the astronauts returned safely to earth. Flag is affixed to an official NASA certificate with the Apollo 13 printed insignia and reading: ”This flag was on board Apollo XIII during its flight and Emergency Return to Earth.” Certificate is signed, ”Jim Lovell”, ”Jack Swigert” and ”Fred Haise”. Certificate measures 10” x 12” and has a small .5” enclosed tear to top edge and minor creasing to upper left corner. Some tape showthrough behind flag, else very good to near fine overall. With an LOA from Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $18,291.
Apollo 13 Flown Instrument Cover & Omega Velcro Watch Strap From Jack Swigert’s Estate
Lot of two items from Jack Swigert’s estate. First item is an Apollo 13 flown instrument cover, measuring 1.75″ in diameter, made of a stainless steel disc with an articulated ring at center. Above and below the ring are codes printed in black that read, ”P/NSEB33100063-301 / S/N1017 ASSY.” A small square of velcro is affixed to verso at center, certainly to secure cover in place in the weightless environment of space. Lot also includes Swigert’s NASA issued Omega velcro watch strap, worn by Swigert over his space suit, and likely space flown. Velcro strap with metal fastener is imprinted with code numbers ”P/N SEB12100030-202 / S/N 1067”. Measures 22” in length. Some dulling and superficial marks to lid and soiling to velcro strap. Near fine overall. With an LOA from the estate of Jack Swigert. Sold for $13,920.
Apollo 13 patch and United States flag, both flown to the moon by astronaut Jack Swigert on the Apollo 13 mission. Swigert himself had the items framed, along with a photo of the splashdown, for his father; Swigert writes on the mat, ”This flag and patch were flown to the moon on Apollo 13 April 11-17, 1970 for my Father who has been my guidance and inspiration thru life / Jack Swigert”. Flag measures 5.5” x 4”, patch measures 4” in diameter and photo measures 5.5” x 4.5”. Entire framed presentation measures 15.75” x 12.75”. Nicks to frame, otherwise near fine. With an LOA by Virginia Swigert, Jack Swigert’s sister. Sold for $11,075.
Jack Swigert’s Apollo 13 Flown Toothbrush
Jack Swigert Apollo 13 flown, personally owned NASA Oral B-40 clear toothbrush. Toothbrush measures 6.25” with some toning and wear. Housed in a plastic case. Very good. With an LOA from Swigert’s sister certifying that it is Apollo 13 flown. Sold for $11,794.
Apollo 13 official NASA photo signed by each astronaut on the famed mission. 8” x 10” glossy photo depicts the 11 April 1970 launch of Apollo 13 spacecraft. Two days after the launch, an oxygen tank exploded and the crew was forced to abandon the mission and fly back to Earth in the dangerously compromised spacecraft. Signed boldly in black marker along right side, ”Jim Lovell”, ”Jack Swigert” and ”Fred Haise”. Minor toning to mat, else fine. With an LOA from Swigert’s sister. Sold for $2,520.
Jack Swigert’s Personally Owned Apollo 13 Splashdown NASA Photo — Signed by Lovell, Swigert & Haise
Official Apollo 13 NASA photo signed by each astronaut on the famed mission. 10” x 8” glossy photo portrays the momentous splashdown of the Odyssey Lunar Module in the South Pacific Ocean on 17 April 1970. Signed boldly in black marker along right side, ”Jim Lovell”, ”Jack Swigert” and ”Fred Haise”. Minor toning to mat, else fine. With an LOA from Swigert’s sister. Sold for $1,719.
Apollo 13 crew-signed NASA photo. The trio of astronauts smiling here in business suits each sign the official NASA picture. Signed by commander ”Jim Lovell”, command module pilot ”Jack Swigert” and lunar module pilot ”Fred Haise” in black felt tip upon the Moon globe in the foreground. Two days after Apollo 13’s launch on 11 April 1970, an oxygen tank exploded and the crew was forced to abandon the mission and fly back to Earth in the dangerously compromised spacecraft. A dedication, likely by Swigert, to the upper left reads: ”To the Coles”. Semi-matte photo measures 10” x 8”. Toning and album adhesive residue to verso, else fine. Sold for $1,420.
FREE ESTIMATE. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Apollo flown earplugs that is for sale, please email your description and photos of your Apollo flown earplugs to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).