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[APOLLO 16]. FLOWN ON APOLLO 16. "GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY" EMBROIDERED PATCH FROM THE COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG

Space Exploration
20.07.2019
Schätzpreis
2.000 $ - 3.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
2.000 $
Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 200

[APOLLO 16]. FLOWN ON APOLLO 16. "GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY" EMBROIDERED PATCH FROM THE COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG

Space Exploration
20.07.2019
Schätzpreis
2.000 $ - 3.000 $
Zuschlagspreis:
2.000 $
Beschreibung:

DIRECTLY FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG MISSION COMMANDER OF APOLLO 16, VIA HIS ESTATEFLOWN ON APOLLO 16 "GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY" EMBROIDERED PATCH FLOWN embroidered patch, 3½ inches in diameter, depicting the Georgia Institute of Technology seal: a shield bearing the old university gate in Athens surrounded by the gearwheel of technology, with an eternal flame symbolizing knowledge placed atop the shield. Affixed to a Typed Letter Signed by John Young's widow, Susy Young, on their personal letterhead. Georgia Tech was John Young's alma mater, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with highest honors in Aeronautical Engineering in 1952. Susy Young's provenance letter reads, in full: "I hereby certify that the "Georgia Institute of Technology" Embroidered patch that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission April 16-27, 1972. This patch was part of John W. Young's personal collection since the mission. The protective package holding the patch is sealed with a holographic tamper-proof label, #1733271, to ensure authenticity, that will display a residual honeycomb design without number if removed."

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 200
Auktion:
Datum:
20.07.2019
Auktionshaus:
Sotheby's
New York
Beschreibung:

DIRECTLY FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF JOHN YOUNG MISSION COMMANDER OF APOLLO 16, VIA HIS ESTATEFLOWN ON APOLLO 16 "GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY" EMBROIDERED PATCH FLOWN embroidered patch, 3½ inches in diameter, depicting the Georgia Institute of Technology seal: a shield bearing the old university gate in Athens surrounded by the gearwheel of technology, with an eternal flame symbolizing knowledge placed atop the shield. Affixed to a Typed Letter Signed by John Young's widow, Susy Young, on their personal letterhead. Georgia Tech was John Young's alma mater, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree with highest honors in Aeronautical Engineering in 1952. Susy Young's provenance letter reads, in full: "I hereby certify that the "Georgia Institute of Technology" Embroidered patch that accompanies this letter was flown to the Moon aboard the Apollo 16 mission April 16-27, 1972. This patch was part of John W. Young's personal collection since the mission. The protective package holding the patch is sealed with a holographic tamper-proof label, #1733271, to ensure authenticity, that will display a residual honeycomb design without number if removed."

Auktionsarchiv: Los-Nr. 200
Auktion:
Datum:
20.07.2019
Auktionshaus:
Sotheby's
New York
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