NASA Mission Pin Set by Willabee & Ward, 50 Pins

This impressive Willabee & Ward Official NASA Mission Pins Collection brings together 50 individual mission insignia, each representing a defining moment in America’s journey into space. From the daring early Mercury flights and the disciplined precision of the Gemini program to the triumphs of Apollo’s lunar exploration and the technological evolution of the Shuttle era, every pin serves as a miniature monument to human ingenuity. The set includes the full range of missions traditionally issued in this collection—each pin echoing the original NASA insignia worn by astronauts as they ventured beyond Earth.

Beautifully displayed in a maker-marked, felt-lined wooden case, the collection invites exploration. The lower drawer houses detailed mission cards that recount launch dates, crew members, milestones, and the scientific achievements that shaped our understanding of space. Together, the pins and documentation create a vivid, educational timeline—one that celebrates the courage, innovation, and imagination that defined NASA’s golden age.

Whether showcased in a home, office, or classroom, this curated set offers both visual richness and historical depth. It is as giftable as it is collectible, appealing to space enthusiasts, educators, and anyone inspired by the enduring human urge to reach farther.

Condition:

Good overall condition with no remarkable damage. A previous chip on the upper left corner of the case has been professionally touched up. The felt-lined interior remains clean, and all 50 pins show bright enamel with no noted flaws. Drawer opens smoothly, and protective plastic is still present on the front brass plaque. Documentation cards are included and neatly stored.

Dimensions:

Case: 5 1/2 in × 10 in × 10 in
Contents: 50 mission pins

Mercury Program Pins

1. Mercury Redstone – Freedom 7 (Shepard)

2. Mercury – Aurora 7 (Carpenter)

3. Mercury – Friendship 7 (John Glenn)

4. Mercury – Liberty Bell 7 (Grissom)

5. Mercury – Sigma 7 (Schirra)

6. Mercury – Faith 7 (Cooper)

7. Mercury Program Seal

8. Mercury flight emblem (appears to be MR-1 test program)

Gemini Program Pins

1. Gemini 3

2. Gemini 4

3. Gemini 5 (version A)

4. Gemini 5 (version B)

5. Gemini 6A

6. Gemini 7

7. Gemini 8

8. Gemini 9

9. Gemini 10

10. Gemini 11

11. Gemini 12

12. Gemini Program Insignia (official NASA emblem)

Apollo Program Pins

1. Apollo 7

2. Apollo 7 (alternate)

3. Apollo 8

4. Apollo 9

5. Apollo 10

6. Apollo 11 (classic eagle landing)

7. Apollo 11 (alternate round)

8. Apollo 12

9. Apollo 12 (alternate)

10. Apollo 13

11. Apollo 14

12. Apollo 15

13. Apollo 16

14. Apollo 17

15. Apollo 17 (alternate gold version)

16. Apollo Program Emblem (“A” with red vector)

Skylab Era

1. Skylab Program Insignia

2. Skylab 2

3. Skylab (alternate)

Apollo–Soyuz

1. Apollo–Soyuz Test Project (ASTP)

2. Apollo–Soyuz (alternate circular style)

Space Shuttle Program Pins

1. STS-1 – Columbia

2. STS-2

3. STS-3

4. STS-51J – Atlantis

5. STS-71 – Atlantis

6. STS-71 (alternate)

7. STS-79 – Atlantis

8. STS-114 – Discovery

9. Shuttle Program Emblem