Lot 542
Apollo Program, 1963, Sterling Silver Astronaut Candidate Lapel Pin. Presented to the consignor when he graduated as a Group 3 Astronaut in 1963, it is designed to be worn on civilian clothing. The pin is described as three rays, passing through a halo to a star at its apex.
The pin is issued in two grades, silver and gold, with the silver pin awarded to candidates who have successfully completed astronaut training and the gold pin to astronauts who have actually flown in space. Astronaut candidates are given silver pins but are required to purchase the gold pin. These pins are almost never available to collectors. We have handled a couple of these pins over the years, but they are considered by many to be the highlight addition to any space collection. This pin is complete with its original screw back.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500.
Ex. The astronaut Richard "Dick" Gordon collection.
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