^Lot 264 Apollo 7

Flown printed fabric American flag, 6 x 4, flown aboard Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission. Flag is affixed by its corners to a 10 x 12 presentation mount, along with a color image of the mission’s launch, stating “This flag was carried aboard the first manned Apollo spacecraft Apollo VII. October 11–22, 1968. Schirra-Eisele-Cunningham.” Mount is signed and inscribed in black ink, “To Gene, Best wishes from Apollo VII, Walt Cunningham.” In fine condition, with small squares of toning to each corner of flag from adhesive on reverse.