Object Details
Astronaut
David M. Brown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Summary
This World War II victory lapel pin belonged to Space Shuttle astronaut David M. Brown. He flew on Shuttle mission STS-107 (2003) and died when Columbia disintegrated during reentry. Before he joined NASA, Brown earned a medical degree, served in the U.S. Navy, and became a flight surgeon and naval aviator. He collected pins such as this during his career as an astronaut, which took him on frequent trips to Russia. After the shuttle mission ended in tragedy, his family gave this and other personal items to the Museum, which he had enjoyed visiting in his youth.
Credit Line
Gift of Paul D. and Dorothy R. Brown.
Inventory Number
A20080081000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-World War II
Materials
Ferrous metal, enamel
Dimensions
3-D: 1.9 x 0.6 x 1.9cm (3/4 x 1/4 x 3/4 in.)
Country of Origin
Russian Federation
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20080081000