Flown sterling 'Silver Snoopy' pin carried aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the STS-27 mission, measuring approximately .5″ tall, hand-marked on the reverse, "F30-27." The reverse also has the uppercase "R" Robbins hallmark and United Features Syndicate copyright text. Includes the original plastic case, which has "F30-27" etched on the front. In fine condition, with part of the case's hinge broken. Accompanied by the original presentation folder, marked "Astronauts' Silver Snoopy Award Photo for Paul L. Darshay," containing a lightweight 10 x 8 STS-27 crew lithograph, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, "To the Rockwell & Subcontractor Team—Thanks for all your commitment to fly us safely! STS-27, Robert 'Hoot' Gibson," "Guy Gardner," "Bill Shepard," "Mike Mullane," and "Jerry L. Ross." Also includes several documents related to provenance: a copy of an internal Rockwell document recommending Darshay for an award based on his effort on inner and outer collars for the Crew System Escape Hatch, and for timely fabrication of a 'clam shell' device that facilitated the repair of an oxidizer leak in an OMS pod on STS-26; a photocopy of the letter awarding him the 'Silver Snoopy,' dated July 13, 1989; photos of him receiving the award; an 'Eyes on the Stars' folder, signed on the front in black felt tip by Shuttle astronaut Mike Mullane; and a statement from Darshay's son, noting that he ran a conventional mill and lathe for Rockwell International in Downey, CA, for about 21 years.
