Lot 112
Gemini Titan 5, 1965, FLOWN St. Christopher's Medal (40mm.) This silver colored St. Christopher's medal was blessed by Pope John XXIII and comes in its original red plush leather case with gold trim (faults). A certificate of authenticity is included that is typed on one side: "October 1, 1963, On February 22, 1963, in an audience with Pope John XXIII, the Pope presented an American emissary with specially blessed St. Christopher medals for the sixteen American Astronauts. The Pope volunteered during this audience that whenever he learned that there was a man orbiting in space he said the prayer: "May God protect this brave man and bring him safely home to earth." Cooper has hand-notated the other side of this certificate: "This medal flown by me on Gemini V on 21-29 AUG 1965, Gordon Cooper". Rare.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000.
Ex. the astronaut LeRoy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper Estate collection.
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