Lot 1553
Shuttle Program, 1992, "1992 Astronaut Class (Group XIV)" Patch (4") Lot of the different including the patch and a NASA (?) 8x10" color glossy photo (on Kodak paper) of the patch. This patch has, as its central motif, the class emblem depicting the astronaut star and logo as designed by the seven original astronauts. This is shown in silver to symbolize the silver pin that the class members receive upon completion of their training. The border of the patch is composed of 24 gold stars, one for each member of the class. The flags of their countries of origin are also show. The "XIV" signifies that this is the fourteenth astronaut group selected by NASA and the "92" signifies that this is the class of 1992. These combine into 1492, the year of the first European voyage to the new world. A sailing vessel and the Space Shuttle, connected by a crescent plume, symbolize and commemorate 500 years of exploration (information compliments of www.mach25.nl). A scarce and seldom seen lot.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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