Posts: 3110 From: Paris, France Registered: Aug 2003
posted 03-31-2009 03:15 AM
I can't seem to find that much detail on Astronaut Wing pins online. Can anyone tell me which company made the wings presented to the astronauts back in the pre-Shuttle days?
Are any of the early astronaut wings in private hands?
UPDATE: I see Charlie Duke's USAF Astronaut Wings were sold via Peachstate at some stage. Unfortunately no maker's name or pic of the back...
NavySpaceFan Member
Posts: 655 From: Norfolk, VA Registered: May 2007
posted 03-31-2009 07:08 AM
Try Vanguard. A quick search found both USN and USAF astronaut wings. The SWO pin I wore for 20 years was made by Vanguard, great quality!
spaced out Member
Posts: 3110 From: Paris, France Registered: Aug 2003
posted 03-31-2009 08:37 AM
Vanguard certainly make some, but then so do several other manufacturers. I was just wondering if anyone knows who made the versions actually given to the astronuats back in the 60s and 70s.