1961 Press Photo Navy Air Force Astronaut Insignia

Name: 1961 Press Photo Navy Air Force Astronaut Insignia
Brand: RRY
SKU: RRY64149
Price: 19.99 USD
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Photo measures 10 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 12/1961.

The Navy came up at the last minute with an Astronaut's insignia to match that of the Air Force (bottom), and presented the first one to Commander Alan B. Shepard, first American to soar into space. Simultaneously with the Air Force's presentation of its

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1961 Press Photo Navy Air Force Astronaut Insignia

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