This 7 x 4.5 inch UK flag was flown to the Soviet MIR space station with the Soyuz TM-12 crew. This crew of Artbarsky, Krikalev and, the UK's very first space voyager, Helen Sharman were launched into space on May 18th 1991. As well as being signed by this crew the flag is also signed by Afanasyev and Manarov who accompanied Sharman on her trip back to the earth on the 26th May 1991. Also confirming its 'flown' status are the 'Onboard space station Mir' and 'Onboard orbital complex Mir' hand stamps.

"Certificate of Authenticity"