Commemorative cover with a stamped cachet honoring the USS Kearsarge and the “Project Mercury Recovery Team” for the Mercury-Atlas 8 mission, postmarked aboard said vessel on October 3, 1962, the date of the launch and splashdown, signed in blue ballpoint by the Sigma 7 pilot, Wally Schirra. The upper left corner is signed by Commanding Officer E. P. Rankin. In fine condition, with irregular light toning. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Zarelli Space Authentication.
