This week we take a look at the tiny lapel pin which Deke Slayton used to wear. It's currently on display at the Museum of Flight just outside Seattle.

Museum of Flight: https://www.museumofflight.org/

Museum of Flight Exhibit about the pin: https://www.museumofflight.org/News/1931/new-exhibit-features-unique-diamond-astronaut-pin

Bonham's auction page for the pin: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/17778/lot/1159/?category=list

Image Credits: NASA

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