This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/29/2012
Lapel pin flown aboard the original Mercury capsule, along with a 24 November 1962 typed letter from astronaut Scott Carpenter which reads in part: ''...Enclosed is the capsule lapel pin Joe gave me all wrapped up on the morning of my flight...It flew with me, as the corrosion will attend and I hope you will accept it back as a token of my deep gratitude for all you did for me while we were getting ready...'' It is signed, intimately, ''Scott''. 8'' x 10.5'' letter has expected creases from folding but is otherwise in very good condition.