15 Enamel Lapel Pins. The Most Sought by Collectors is the 10K Gold and Sterling Silver Friendship 7 Button Celebrating John Glenn's Triumph. Fine collection of NASA lapel pins.
The most valuable and sought after by collectors is this rare Mercury-Atlas 6, Friendship 7 pin. In 10K yellow gold with the capsule in sterling silver surrounded by blue enamel conveying the oceans of the Earth. 13.65 x 14.85 mm (about the size of a dime) the pin is in perfect condition, in original small plastic box and appears never to have been worn. This is a signature piece.
The balance of the pins include the original Apollo mission pin (also difficult to find in this version), and the balance all Shuttle Missions: STS-37, STS-38, STS-39, STS-40, STS-41, STS-42 (IML-1) x 2, STS-43, STS-44 x 3, STS-51F (Spacelab 2) and STS-135. Also Columbia Engle-Truly x 2, Young-Crippen Columbia plus Columbia 10th Anniversary x2.
Finally there are four Shuttle shaped pins all different and well done.
Estimated Value $600 - 800
The Clark C. McClelland Collection: A lifetime Dedicated to The Science and Exploration of Space. Signed Certificate of Sale included in each lot.
The Clark C. McClelland Collection
