Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 52

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

ASTP Flown

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 603		ASTP, 1975, Russian "Slava" (Glory" Presentation Wristwatch. This watch is engraved on the back with the autograph of Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, General Secretary of the Communist Party / Russian Premier from 1966-1982. Deke, and the other US crew members received these watches during a post-flight ceremony with the Soviet crew members and the Soviet Premier, which lasted in excess of an hour. The Soviet crew, Leonov and Kubasov, received "Hero of the Soviet Union", gold medals from the Premier at a subsequent ceremony. After the flight, this watch, in its original case, was given to a member of the Deke's family and has been in his safety deposit box ever since. A Vance Brand certificate of authenticity from the family member is included. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 604		ASTP, 1975, FLOWN "Tablespoon" (7") This stainless steel spoon was made by "Community" as marked on the stem. The spoon has a bilingual "Apollo/Soyuz" engraved on the top of the handle with a NASA meatball emblem alongside. It is also engraved: " DMP (Docking Module Pilot) - Donald K. Slayton" on the back. All members of Apollo and ASTP flights had their own silverware (knife, fork and spoon), similarly engraved, on their flights and each piece is unique. After the flight, this spoon was given to a member of the Deke's family and has been in his safety deposit box ever since. A certificate of authenticity from the family member is included. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,438
Lot 605		ASTP, 1975, FLOWN Brass Flashlight (5x1") This brass flashlight is marked odsn the barrel "ACR FA-5, Serial No. 3005, Date of Mfg, 8-72) and was carried for use onboard Apollo-Soyuz by astronaut Deke Slayton. There is a small piece of white velcro attached to the movable head of the flashlight. Although the original (5)battery and light bulb are still inside, the flashlight no longer works. This flashlight was standard NASA equipment for all Gemini, Apollo and ASTP astronauts to use during their missions. It was given to a member of Deke's family after the flight and has been in his safety deposit box ever since. A certificate of authenticity from the family member is included. Estimated Value $3,500 - 5,000. Ex. the astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,875
Lot 606		ASTP, 1975, Deke Slayton's Training Checklist Page (4.25x8.5") This unused checklist has two blue velcro tabs at the top on each side. One side is titled: "RCS Burn (+X, -X, Multi-axis)" and the other "Rendezvous PRPLT Pad". Obviously issued for training purposes and in new condition. Ex. the astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Slayton Estate collection. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 607		ASTP Program, 1975, "Leadership" Award Plaque (10.5x12") This heavy plaque consists of a massive brass "NASA Meatball" patch mounted on a thick wooden plaque. There is a polished brass plate on the bottom that reads: "Presented to Alfred P. Alibrando / in appreciation for his leadership and friendship by the Kennedy Space Center Public Affairs Office / November 21, 1975". Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $54
Lot 608		ASTP, 1975, Russian Metal "PRESS" Badges (1.5x2.5") These two enameled metal PRESS badges were issued in versions for American and for Russian members of the press. One reads: "Apollo-Soyuz / Press / USA" and the other reads: "Soyuz-Apollo / NPECCA /CCCP". Both have pin backs. An attractive pair that is scarcer than you might think. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 609		ASTP, 1975, Russian Metal "PRESS" Badges (1.5x2.5") These two enameled metal PRESS badges were issued in versions for American and for Russian members of the press. One reads: "Apollo-Soyuz / Press / USA" and the other reads: "Soyuz-Apollo / NPECCA /CCCP". The US badge is blued to a piece of blue card, whereas the Riussian badge has a pin back. An attractive pair. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $46
Lot 610		ASTP, 1975, Russian Language Access Badges (3x7") An extremely rare group of cardboard badges in different colors including a numbered series (1,3,4,5,6) and a similar set of four in a somewhat different design with a blank where the number looks as if it was supposed to have been written in. We have never seen these before. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $54