Soyuz TM-17 Crew

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The complete prime-and-backup crew combination is considerably more desirable than a conventionally signed mission cover and provides a direct connection to one of the most internationally distinctive Soyuz flights of the Mir era

The cover was present aboard Mir during this anniversary and was signed by the resident Soyuz TM-22 crew who actually experienced the milestone in orbit

Expedition 20 represented the beginning of permanent six-person ISS operations

German flag spacesuit patch – signed - ex Hans Schlegel Wally Schirra Soyuz TM-17 CrewOffered from the personal collection of German Space Shuttle astronaut Hans Schlegel, veteran of STS 55 and STS 122 and backup crew member for Mir 97. German flag silk patch ca. 4x3'' with yellow border as used on Schlegel's spacesuits ! Hand signed by Schlegel on the backside. The patch is accompanied by our Certificate of Authenticity confirming that it originates from Hans Schlegels personal collection. A rare and highly collectible piece of