High-detail limited edition replica of a first generation Project Mercury astronaut helmet produced by Astrosmiths artisan Stephen ‘Sven’ Harris, numbered 2/6, approximately measuring 10″ in height and 9.5″ across, signed on the right side in black paint pen by Gemini 7 command pilot and Apollo 8 commander Frank Borman. This superbly crafted and accurately detailed Mercury helmet, which bears an affixed NASA meatball logo to the top, features an articulating visor, a leather crown pad, adjustable sliding leather ear cups and microphone, and is fully wired internally. Included is the very Sharpie paint pen that Borman used to sign the helmet. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Novaspace, three photos of Borman taken at the time of the signing, and a dual-sided certificate of authenticity from Project Astrosmiths. An awesome collision of rare space art and astronaut heroism that will radiate in any office, library, or museum setting.
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