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putty2979
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posted 05-04-2025 07:07 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for putty2979     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
This is an Apollo 17 Lunar Module ID plate that belonged to my late father-in-law. Made of metal and the writing is not engraved. Has a strip of tape marked 3M on the back.

The plate measures about 1.75 by 5.25 inches. Would anyone know what this is (likely a replica)?

I can find nothing on the internet regarding reproductions. Any help would be much appreciated.

MartinAir
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posted 05-04-2025 07:41 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MartinAir   Click Here to Email MartinAir     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
In my opinion, these are screenprinted reproductions.

putty2979
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posted 05-04-2025 08:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for putty2979     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Thanks for the information. Would they have been produced by an individual for personal use? I can't find anything on the internet about replicas.

Ted Peterson
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posted 05-04-2025 08:53 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Ted Peterson     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
That is fantastic - now you just need a Lunar Module to attach to it, and you’re all set.

MartinAir
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posted 05-04-2025 09:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for MartinAir   Click Here to Email MartinAir     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
I don't know, probably a personal project.

putty2979
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posted 05-05-2025 10:47 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for putty2979     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Seems like a lot of trouble to go to but I guess if you have access to the right equipment you can make your own. At any rate, seeing that they are nearly impossible to find either for sale or sold I wonder what the value might be? Any input would be appreciated.

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posted 05-05-2025 10:56 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for MartinAir   Click Here to Email MartinAir     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote
Screenprinting is not difficult and/or expensive. Value is subjective. A few bucks?

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