Close-Up Of Marine Astronaut Insignia

(Original Caption) Presented to Marine Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr., America's first astronaut to orbit the earth, by General David M. Shoup, Commandant of the Marine Corps, at informal ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 1962, was this platinum and gold insignia, designed by Marine Master Sergeant Henry D. Rodgers. The insignia will be awarded to Marine astronauts who have made successful orbital flights. Photo filed 3/9/1962.
(Original Caption) Presented to Marine Lieutenant Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr., America's first astronaut to orbit the earth, by General David M. Shoup, Commandant of the Marine Corps, at informal ceremonies in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 1962, was this platinum and gold insignia, designed by Marine Master Sergeant Henry D. Rodgers. The insignia will be awarded to Marine astronauts who have made successful orbital flights. Photo filed 3/9/1962.
Close-Up Of Marine Astronaut Insignia
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Bettmann / Contributor
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515355014
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Bettmann
Date created:
01 January, 1900
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