Gemini 4 Flown Sterling Silver Square Piece
A genuine square piece of Gemini 4 flown sterling silver from the collection of astronaut Jim McDivitt. Measures approx 10mm and includes a certificate of authenticity.
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DESCRIPTION
GEMINI 4 FLOWN SILVER
Incredibly rare and limited piece of sterling silver flown aboard the Gemini 4 mission by astronaut Jim McDivitt.
In June 1965, history was made when astronaut Ed White became the first American astronaut to conduct a spacewalk during the Gemini IV mission. While outside the Gemini capsule, White used the Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit (HHSMU), informally known as the Zap Gun, to maneuver. As White maneuvered around the spacecraft's exterior, his fellow astronaut and crew mate, Jim McDivtt, took photographs of the famous spacewalk, which were published worldwide. Interestingly, the photographs showed Ed White wearing an Omega Speedmaster chronograph watch on his spacesuit sleeve—something that Omega was unaware of until the photographs were published. The Omega Speedmaster went on to become the official NASA watch used by astronauts during missions.
Product Information:
- Approx. 10mm square of Gemini 4 flown sterling silver
- Includes COA from The Space Collective
- Includes a copy of Jim McDivitt's original COA
Authentication Information:
The square piece of sterling silver came directly from the collection of Gemini 4 Command Pilot Jim McDivitt. The sterling silver, originally in plate form, was melted down and cast into exquisitely detailed pins, with the remaining silver being divided into squares, as presented here.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity:
All of our artifacts are thoroughly and extensively researched before being listed for sale, so much so that we're proud to offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for this and other artifacts listed on our website. We also hold a record of every piece we sell, which can be identified and searched in our online database using the serial number listed on your certificate of authenticity.
Description
GEMINI 4 FLOWN SILVER
Incredibly rare and limited piece of sterling silver flown aboard the Gemini 4 mission by astronaut Jim McDivitt.
In June 1965, history was made when astronaut Ed White became the first American astronaut to conduct a spacewalk during the Gemini IV mission. While outside the Gemini capsule, White used the Hand-Held Self-Maneuvering Unit (HHSMU), informally known as the Zap Gun, to maneuver. As White maneuvered around the spacecraft's exterior, his fellow astronaut and crew mate, Jim McDivtt, took photographs of the famous spacewalk, which were published worldwide. Interestingly, the photographs showed Ed White wearing an Omega Speedmaster chronograph watch on his spacesuit sleeve—something that Omega was unaware of until the photographs were published. The Omega Speedmaster went on to become the official NASA watch used by astronauts during missions.
Product Information:
- Approx. 10mm square of Gemini 4 flown sterling silver
- Includes COA from The Space Collective
- Includes a copy of Jim McDivitt's original COA
Authentication Information:
The square piece of sterling silver came directly from the collection of Gemini 4 Command Pilot Jim McDivitt. The sterling silver, originally in plate form, was melted down and cast into exquisitely detailed pins, with the remaining silver being divided into squares, as presented here.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity:
All of our artifacts are thoroughly and extensively researched before being listed for sale, so much so that we're proud to offer a lifetime guarantee of authenticity for this and other artifacts listed on our website. We also hold a record of every piece we sell, which can be identified and searched in our online database using the serial number listed on your certificate of authenticity.