Apr 12, 2003 - Sale 1967

Sale 1967 - Lot 55

Price Realized: $ 3,910
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 3,000 - $ 5,000
FLOWN Gemini V gold plated sterling silver medallion. Circular medallion featuring the mission emblem of a covered wagon with the wording "8 days or bust". 1 inch medallion mounted with a Typed Letter Signed by Gordon Cooper. The card describes the Gemini 5 flight and states that the medallion is from his personal collection. Engraved on the medallion back is "August 21-29, 1965", the mission dates. Displayed in an approx. 8x8 inch matted metal frame. Included is the original "Fliteline" plastic presentation box.

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Gold plated Gemini medallions are rare, designed mainly for the astronaut's wife or children, the number flown was extremely limited.