This pair of scissors is an incredible artifact from the Apollo 16 landing on the moon. These precision manufactured scissors are made of stainless steel with an attached lanyard having a snap fastener on the end as a space suit attachment. A "Temporary Parts Removal Tag" from the Space Division of the North American Rockwell Corporation identifies each piece from its removal from the Command Module following the crew’s return to Earth. Each tag has written part and serial numbers matching those on the scissors and lanyard. Accompanying this lot is a 10 X 8 color photograph of the Apollo 16 lunar landing signed and inscribed by Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke, "Reach for the stars! Charlie Duke, Apollo 16." Apollo 16 launched on April 16, 1972 making it the fifth landing of men on the moon since Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. Commander John W. Young and Lunar Module Pilot Charles M. Duke, Jr. made three moonwalks on the moon during their 3 day stay on the surface, setting up experiments, taking photographs and collecting lunar samples. Command Module Pilot Thomas K. Mattingly II performed similar duties while orbiting the moon. Similar tagged artifacts remain permanently on display in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. Exhibiting signs of use, these scissors will forever remain a part of the history of American Space exploration. When they are held in one's hand, they impart a stirring feeling of connection to our great pioneering space explorers. Framed. Shipping for this item is free within the United States. Comes with a GOTTA HAVE IT!® Certificate that unconditionally guarantees the authenticity of this item. For more information please contact us at 1-800-950-1202 or 1-212-750-7900.

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