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Astronaut:
David M. Brown  Search this
Manufacturer:
Unknown  Search this
Materials:
metal and lacquer
Dimensions:
Overall: 1.91 x 1.91 x 0.64cm (3/4in. x 3/4in. x 1/4in.)
Type:
MEMORABILIA-People
Country of Origin:
Russian Federation
Summary:
This Lenin 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. Brown earned a medical degree, served in U.S. Navy, and became 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:
A20080082000
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
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Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9eacd9191-2414-4580-8a65-54c1fc8f511f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A20080082000