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Topic: Who made the astronaut wings?
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spaced out
Member Posts: 2397
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted March 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: 609
From: Norfolk, VA
Registered: May 2007
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posted March 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: 2397
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted March 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. |
Cozmosis22
Member Posts: 230
From: Texas * Earth
Registered: Apr 2011
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posted August 29, 2012 05:41 PM
The official USAF wingmakers during late 50's early 60's was "N.S. MEYER, INC" out of New York.Here shown the first four Air Force pilots who received the "new" astronaut wings; as reported by the USAF almost 50 years ago.  |
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