A-9 This is a VERY RARE, historic lapel pin. It is 10k gold and has a sterling silver Mercury Capsule circling the earth with a small ruby on the state of Florida. It was created for those who were involved in the preparation and launch of NASA Astronaut, Marine Colonel, John H. Glenn Jr., later US Senator, and his Mercury Capsule, Friendship Seven on 20 February 1962. He was the first American to orbit earth and one of the original seven astronauts selected by NASA in 1959. He later flew on the STS-95 Space Shuttle mission in support of the orbiting of various research payloads. He was elected as a US Senator from Ohio in November 1974 and served until his retirement in 1999. He is a genuine national hero. The pin in perfect condition. Never worn. Price: $7,500 firm.