Apollo 14 Flown US Flag - Damaged / Stabilized
This is a genuine Apollo 14 flown flag from the personal collection of Lunar Module Pilot Ed Mitchell. Though damaged, it has been carefully preserved by a team of conservation experts under the guidance of The Space Collective. You will receive one of the six flags shown in the accompanying image, a rare opportunity to own a piece of Apollo 14 history for a very affordable price.
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DESCRIPTION
These Apollo 14 flown flags come directly from the personal collection of moonwalker Ed Mitchell and have been carefully examined to understand the cause of their degradation. After expert testing and conservation treatment, the flags have been stabilized to preserve their historic significance—each one carrying a fascinating story of space exploration. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Apollo 14 history, with these flown flags typically valued between $4,000 and $5,000, an investment in both history and collectibility. Each flag includes a certificate of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell.
Product Information:
- Apollo 14 flown 6.25 x 4 inch United States flag (damaged but stabilized)
- Preserved in a removable archival-quality Melinex sleeve
- Includes a printed Certificate of Authenticity from the Mitchell family
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from The Space Collective
Diagnostic and Treatment Information:
Following examination of the damaged flags using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, evidence of alum salt was found, which might have caused long-term acidic degradation in the flags. The most likely cause of this damage would have been leaked battery acid from other nearby flown hardware. After further analysis of the degradation, treatment began with the flags being cleaned using a low-suction vacuum cleaner. Further cleaning was undertaken using a 75:25 mix of IMS: Deionised water. This was applied to the degraded areas only. Creasing was removed using humidification, which was achieved by employing a Gore-Tex membrane. The Friable degraded areas were supported using a 0.25% solution of Klucel G in IMS. Where further support was required, small tabs of Japanese tissue were used to support threads and fragments that were in danger of becoming detached or were already detached. This was secured at the same time as the consolidant. The flags were placed in archival-quality Melinex sleeves.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity:
All of our artifacts are thoroughly and extensively researched before being listed for sale, so much so that we're proud to offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for this and other artifacts listed throughout our website. We also hold a record of every piece we sell, which can be identified and searched in our online database using the serial number listed on your certificate of authenticity.
Description
These Apollo 14 flown flags come directly from the personal collection of moonwalker Ed Mitchell and have been carefully examined to understand the cause of their degradation. After expert testing and conservation treatment, the flags have been stabilized to preserve their historic significance—each one carrying a fascinating story of space exploration. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Apollo 14 history, with these flown flags typically valued between $4,000 and $5,000, an investment in both history and collectibility. Each flag includes a certificate of authenticity from Karlyn Mitchell.
Product Information:
- Apollo 14 flown 6.25 x 4 inch United States flag (damaged but stabilized)
- Preserved in a removable archival-quality Melinex sleeve
- Includes a printed Certificate of Authenticity from the Mitchell family
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity from The Space Collective
Diagnostic and Treatment Information:
Following examination of the damaged flags using scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, evidence of alum salt was found, which might have caused long-term acidic degradation in the flags. The most likely cause of this damage would have been leaked battery acid from other nearby flown hardware. After further analysis of the degradation, treatment began with the flags being cleaned using a low-suction vacuum cleaner. Further cleaning was undertaken using a 75:25 mix of IMS: Deionised water. This was applied to the degraded areas only. Creasing was removed using humidification, which was achieved by employing a Gore-Tex membrane. The Friable degraded areas were supported using a 0.25% solution of Klucel G in IMS. Where further support was required, small tabs of Japanese tissue were used to support threads and fragments that were in danger of becoming detached or were already detached. This was secured at the same time as the consolidant. The flags were placed in archival-quality Melinex sleeves.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity:
All of our artifacts are thoroughly and extensively researched before being listed for sale, so much so that we're proud to offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for this and other artifacts listed throughout our website. We also hold a record of every piece we sell, which can be identified and searched in our online database using the serial number listed on your certificate of authenticity.
£800
