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Topic: FS: Apollo 15 surface flown state flag
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Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 03-03-2020 04:54 AM
   
I am selling an Apollo 15 lunar surface flown state flag. Signed by Al Worden. This is a 6" x 4" cloth flag picturing a bald eagle perched on a rock grasping a shield and holding a ribbon in its mouth with the words "State Sovereignty, National Union" (found on the State Seal of Illinois). The flag has been signed by Worden, "This flag was flown to the lunar surface on board the lunar module Falcon July 26-August 7, Al Worden CMP Apollo 15". Accompanying the flag is a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Worden giving a complete history of this important scientific mission to the moon. While on the return trip to Earth, Worden performed the first ever deep space EVA, to recover film that had been exposed during the flight. Price $7000. Thanks. — Brian... Now Reduced to $4600!  
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Spaceflyer
Member Posts: 208
From: Nauheim, Germany
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-03-2020 05:54 AM
The inscription can't really be right. The command module was called "Endeavour" and the lunar module "Falcon". So did the flag fly on board "Endeavour" in lunar orbit or "Falcon" to the lunar surface? |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 03-03-2020 06:43 AM
I purchased this from Heritage auctions in 2008. The inscription I put on here was from the auction catalogue, which had an error. Apologies!The flag inscription actually says "This flag was flown to the lunar surface on board the lunar module Falcon July 26-August 7, Al Worden CMP Apollo 15". I have now amended/corrected my original post. Thanks for pointing it out! |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 03-08-2020 06:43 AM
I'm now accepting reasonable offers on this lunar surface flown item! Email me directly if interested. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 03-18-2020 10:24 AM
Reduced again!!..now $5500, please email me directly if interested. Thanks. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 04-19-2020 07:08 AM
Reduced again! Now $5500. Email me directly if interested. Thanks. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 274
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 04-19-2020 11:10 AM
Is it just me or does a lot of the writing look like it's written over something else? On board, August 7 1971 and Al look good but everything else looks written over or is it just a bleed of the felt tip on all the other words? Just curious. |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 1025
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 04-19-2020 11:35 AM
I think the corners show glue pad spots where the flag was glued to a presentation did not allow the ink to bleed as it did in the body of the flag. My question is if it where mounted to a presentation why would it have been removed? |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 04-23-2020 02:21 PM
I also assumed that the flag has been in a presentation of some description. What it was, and why it may have been removed, I have no idea!The pen used was a roller ball type I think, and has subsequently "feathered" (I believe that's the term). It hasn't been "written over" in any way that I can see or tell. Thanks.
Brian |
Chuckster01
Member Posts: 1025
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Jan 2014
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posted 04-23-2020 02:40 PM
Not only do I not think it was written over, I knew Al Worden for many years and, if he provided a COA it was and is as advertised.Al had the highest standard for provenance and a very sharp memory I do not believe he would put it on a COA unless he was sure of the history. |
moonnut
Member Posts: 274
From: Andover, MN
Registered: Apr 2013
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posted 04-23-2020 05:04 PM
Thanks, was just curious and couldn't tell from the pic very well. It's a nice piece and having met Al a few times and chatted with him, his American pride was evident. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 08-08-2020 01:36 PM
Reduced again! $5300. Please email me directly if interested. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 11-03-2020 10:43 AM
Reduced yet again! $5000!Please email me direct if interested. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 12-27-2020 07:08 AM
I’m welcoming serious offers on this lunar surface flown item, already reduced from $7k down to $5k! Please email me directly if interested. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 01-28-2021 03:09 PM
Reduced yet again! $4800 (down from originally $7000!)Ok, so this isn’t the prettiest of items, but it is a historically significant item nonetheless! Email me direct if interested. Many thanks. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 02-08-2021 06:23 AM
Reduced again! Now $4700!Please email me direct if interested. Many thanks. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 02-24-2021 08:17 AM
Reduced yet again! Now only $4600!!Please email me direct if interested. Many thanks. |
Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 02-26-2021 05:41 PM
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Originally posted by Podge:
I am selling an Apollo 15 lunar surface flown state flag. Signed by Al Worden. This is a 6" x 4" cloth flag picturing a bald eagle perched on a rock grasping a shield and holding a ribbon in its mouth with the words "State Sovereignty, National Union" (found on the State Seal of Illinois). The flag has been signed by Worden, "This flag was flown to the lunar surface on board the lunar module Falcon July 26-August 7, Al Worden CMP Apollo 15". Accompanying the flag is a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Worden giving a complete history of this important scientific mission to the moon. While on the return trip to Earth, Worden performed the first ever deep space EVA, to recover film that had been exposed during the flight. Price $7000. Thanks. — Brian... Now Reduced to $4600!
Item is now SOLD!...
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Podge
Member Posts: 78
From: UK
Registered: Jul 2008
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posted 02-26-2021 05:45 PM
Item is now SOLD!
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