Kennedy Space Center access badge reads: "The National Aeronautics and Space Administration cordially welcomes you to the launch of Apollo12. -Kurt H. Debus, Director." Provenance: The consignor's father was in charge of the Ford Motor Company's Public Relations garage in New York City during the time of the Apollo missions, and provided transportation to visiting dignitaries and VIPs. He developed friendships with several of the astronauts, who over the years presented him with various pieces of signed mission memorabilia, which he then passed to his son. The consignor and his father preserved supporting documentation and ephemera to accompany each piece.
Designer & Manufacturer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Markings: marking(s), No. 1197
Country of Origin & Materials: USA; paper in a plastic and metal badge clip
Dimensions(H,W,D): 2.5"h, 4"w very good, some yellowing