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Lot #8285
Jack King's Apollo 12 Set of (5) Badges

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Description

Kennedy Space Center Chief of Public Information during projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo (1931-2015) who provided public announcements and commentary for several of the mission launches, including the announcement of the Apollo 11 launch, which earned him the nickname ‘Voice of Apollo.’ Set of five original laminated NASA Kennedy Space Center badges for Apollo 12, each approximately 4 x 2.5, including: a public affairs site access pass issued to Jack King, stamped "237"; a host pass stamped "VAB" and dated "Dec 17 1969"; a press pool pass, stamped on the reverse "1"; a yellow pass with NASA 'meatball' logo stamped "I" and "324," and dated "Dec 17 1969"; and a launch day pass bearing the Apollo 12 mission insignia, stamped on the reverse "7138." In overall fine condition, with slight bowing to one. Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space and Aviation Auction
  • Dates: #498 - Ended April 20, 2017