Lot 1058
Mercury Program, c1960, "Mercury 7" "Wives" Lapel Pin with Diamonds (.75x.33") This pin is one of three made by Susan and Gordon Cooper. Each pin has three inset diamonds. The pins were for Susan Cooper, Patti Carpenter and Bobbi Slayton. We don't know what the occasion was, but the workmanship of the pins is outstanding and definitely in keeping with the women's status as the wives of Mercury astronauts.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
Ex. the Donald "Deke"Slayton Family collection.
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| Realized $448 |
