Lot 381
Mercury Program, c1960s, Deke Slayton's "Deputy Sheriff" Badge and Leather Wallet (2x2") inset into a 4.5x2.5" black leather case with embossed "Sheriff J. B. Kline's name (Sheriff 1961-1980) at the bottom. The outside of the case reads: "Galveston Sheriff Department". The silver badge, mounted inside the wallet, reads: "Deputy Sheriff / Mounted Posse /Harris County /D. K. Slayton". Unique and a great piece of early space history. All of the Mercury astronauts received a similar type honorary badge - and most needed them to get out of speeding tickets in their corvettes. Clean and attractive.
Estimated Value $150 - 250,
Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection,
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| Realized $288 |
