Great 1963 Astronaut Gordon Cooper Welcome Back to Earth Celluloid & Ribbon Badge

Great 1963 "Welcome Aircraft Gordon Cooper Back to Earth" celluloid and rayon parade ribbon. The face of the button depicts the face of Gordon Cooper and the date May 15-16,1963 and the ribbon reads 'ASTRONAUT Gordon Cooper WELCOME BACK TO EARTH IN FAITH 7 - 22 ORBITS AROUND THE WORLD MAY 15, 1963.

1963

Approximately: Celluloid Badge 1-3/4" in diameter. Ribbon: 4" in height x 2" in width.

Celluloid and rayon.

Vertical pin.

N/A.

This is from a small space exploration collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJV17 LAAEX05/14/24

8 (Excellent-)): The celluloid badge shows minor wear, and ribbon lettering is fading. Overall, it is in excellent condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.