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United States flag flown to the lunar surface aboard Apollo 14, carried by mission Commander Alan Shepard. Silk flag measures approximately 5.75'' x 4'', with yellow tassel sewn to left edge. Bright with no toning or discoloration, in near fine condition.
Flag was gifted by Shepard's mother to a friend Margaret Hartford, with letter dated 22 June 1971 reading, ''This is the flag I spoke about which has been to the moon...Renza E. Shepard''. An additional note on Renza's personal postcard stationery is cancelled 5 August 1971 from Derry, NH which reads, ''I wondered if you received the little silk flag from the moon...Renza E. Shepard''. Both letter, its envelope and postcard accompany the flag.