[PROJECT GEMINI]. MEDALLION CARRIED ON GEMINI 9

Estimate

2,500 - 3,500 USD

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Description

PRESENTED TO SCHIRRA FROM THE GEMINI 9 CREW

Flown medallion, shield-shaped, 1 inch wide, made from sterling silver. The crew mission emblem is on the obverse illustrating the flight objectives. The flight dates of "June 3-6, 1966" are engraved on the reverse. With a Typed Letter Signed by WALTER M. SCHIRRA.

Catalogue Note

Accompanied by WALTER M. SCHIRRA’S signed provenance letter on this personal stationery which reads: “This Gemini IX sterling silver medallion was flown on the flight of Gemini IX during June 3 to 6, 1966. It was given to me after the flight by fellow astronauts Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan.”