Flown sterling ‘Silver Snoopy’ pin, ‘Type IV.’ Pin measures approximately .5″ tall, and is marked on the reverse with a lowercase “r,” stamped “Sterling,” and also stamped “United Features Syndicate,” underneath the pin. Pin also retains its clutch back. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace signed by McDivitt. Created in 1968 as part of the Manned Flight Awareness program, these pins allowed the astronauts to recognize the exceptional contributions of individual workers within the program. Although not specifically stated, it is assumed all silver Snoopy pins were flown, with the exception of the first few presented around the time of the Apollo 7 mission. RR Auction COA.
