Scarce Official NASA Shuttle Flight Crew Mission Lapel Pin

Description: Welcome to my listing for:Scarce Official NASA Shuttle Flight Crew Mission Lapel Pin - STS 133 DiscoveryThis pin is one in the small group that I recently acquired from the important Ken Havekotte NASA collection that was just brought to market. I have only one of each design. I have no option to replenish and it's highly unlikely that I will have another opportunity to anytime soon, if ever.These particular pins were produced Tom Foley and his Coca Beach based space souvenir company, Kennedy Medals/Mint (CKM). In the earlier years of the 1990's, Foley made anywhere between 100-150 of the special emblem pins exclusively for the shuttle astronaut crew, their families, and very close friends. The quantities continued all throughout the rest of the shuttle program era (sometimes 200 in number for a single flight) until the final shuttle flight in 2011.Altogether, there were 99 shuttle flights with the flight crew emblem pins produced. There are, however, a few known earlier crew pins when the special pins were made in extreme low numbers, starting with STS-31 and 35. Of those first issues, none are available to the public.While in quarantine at the crew quarters (NASA's Kennedy Space Center) before their flight, arrangements were made for the astronaut crew to have an opportunity to acquire the special flight crew pins for their upcoming flight. Within a week or so before their scheduled launch into space, the special designed pins were delivered to the crew quarters for distribution to each member, and in some cases, "ordered" pins were picked up in Coca Beach by a representative of the astronaut flight crew office at KSC.Showing barely any signs of age or handling. The pin's securing back piece may not be present (see photos) It measures approx. 33mm x 37mm. Click HERE to see all NASA related items that I have available here on eBay. Click HERE to see other NASA flight crew pins that I have available here on eBay.This will be shipped securely in 4" x 4" x 4" box via USPS First Class mail service with a tracking number. The shipping cost for the first purchase is $4.00 and no extra cost for additional pin backs, document, letterhead, stock certificate, postcard, trade card, token purchases shipped in the same package. Please contact me if you are buying multiple items over more than one day.I have over 10,000 items here on eBay - Take a look & save with combined shipping for multiple buys:When possible, use the "add to cart" feature to select multiple items and before paying, use the "request an invoice" option before paying so I can combine and lower shipping costs.I have enjoyed buying and selling great looking vintage quality collectibles for over 40 years. I hope that you enjoy them as much as I have while owning them. Unless noted otherwise, all items I offer here on eBay are original and are not reproductions. Please have a look the provided photos for condition as they are part of the item description and contact me with any questions BEFORE bidding or making a purchase.All items are securely packed and are shipped mostly via USPS. Please rely on my 22+ yr. 3,200+ 99.9% feedback rating as a guide to your buying decision. I hope that all is well with you and your family and thanks for stopping by! - Jerry

Price: 64.99 USD

Location: Norwalk, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-03-11T15:22:36.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4 USD