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GT-4, 1965, The General Thomas D. White USAF Space Trop

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:0.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
GT-4, 1965, The General Thomas D. White USAF Space Trop
GT-4, 1965, The General Thomas D. White USAF Space Trophy (8x11") This 7 lb.bronze high-relief wall trophy is engraved on the face "The General Thomas D. White United Staters Air Force Space Trophy Awarded to Astronaut Edward H. White UU, US Air Force, 1965 For Outstanding Contribution to the Nation's Progress in Aerospace". It is also engraved on the reverse: "Felix DeWeldon, SC / 1961" and "Trophy presented by Thomas W. McKnew / Washington, DC".

The White Space Trophy is awarded annually to a unit, member, or civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force for an outstanding contribution to progress in astronautics during the preceding year. The trophy was established by the National Geographic Society in 1961 and was named in honor of then Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Thomas D. White. The first trophy was awarded to Gus Grissom in 1961, to Robert White (1962), Gordon Cooper (1963), Apollo 8 (1968), Apollo 11 (1969), etc.

One of the most important aerospace trophies to be awarded in the space field. We believe that this is the first time one of these trophies has come on the market.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000.
Ex. The astronaut Edward White Family collection.

Our item number 156124