This Fisher Space
Pen flew with Astronaut Wally Schirra on Apollo 7. The model
number of the pen is AG-7. Inscribed on the pen is NASA part
number SEB-12100051-201 S/N M16.
It remained in Astronaut Schirra's personal collection until he put
it for auction in Odyssey Auctions Space Aviation Autographs and
Memorabilia Auction on March 26, 1995.
This pen was lot number 62 in that auction. The lot
description in the auction catalog stated, "62. Astronaut Pen Flown by Wally Schirra.
Similar to the last."
The word "last" in the above description was referring to the previous
lot in the catalogue, which stated, "61.
Astronaut Pen Flown by Wally Schirra. A Fisher AG-7 ink pen used by
Schirra on Apollo VII. Very desirable."
The Earth To The Moon Air
& Space Museum acquired this artifact from the Odyssey auction..
Later, the Earth To The Moon Air And Space Museum obtained a type
written statement that was hand signed by Astronaut Schirra
attesting
to the authenticity of this artifact. |
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