This US Government Passport was issued to Wally Schirra on August 16, 1972 and cancelled on August 15, 1977.  It carries his photo and is hand signed twice using his full given name as you can see in the images to the left.  It is loaded from first to last page with stamps reflecting his extensive traveling schedule.  This is the earliest passport I have to handle and consequently the most desirable.   

#Schirra Collection: Passport

$850

Elton John was known for his flamboyant eyewear, Gene Kranz had his trademark vests and Wally Schirra will always be associated with his iconic Hawaiian shirts. 

During his NASA days it was Ban-Lon but for years after, Astronaut Wally Schirra loved and lived in his Hawaiian shirts. The Schirra's owned a vacation home in Kawaii and spent time there whenever they were able, so it's no wonder he felt so comfortable in these shirts. Any of you have had the distinct pleasure of meeting Wally publically over the years can attest to this. 

In fact, following Wally's passing in 2007 at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's yearly event, Scott Carpenter honored his fallen brother (along with several celebrity guests and attendees) by wearing their Hawaiian shirts to the traditionally more formal Saturday evening banquet. 

Offered here is one of Wally's Hawaiian shirts.  It's the very same one shown here in the picture of him with good friend and Mercury Astronaut's Nurse, Dee O'Hara. 

#Schirra Collection: Hawaiian Shirt

$250

Elton John was known for his flamboyant eyewear, Gene Kranz had his trademark vests and Wally Schirra will always be associated with his iconic Hawaiian shirts. 

During his NASA days it was Ban-Lon but for years after, Astronaut Wally Schirra loved and lived in his Hawaiian shirts. The Schirra's owned a vacation home in Kawaii and spent time there whenever they were able, so it's no wonder he felt so comfortable in these shirts. Any of you have had the distinct pleasure of meeting Wally publically over the years can attest to this. 

In fact, following Wally's passing in 2007 at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's yearly event, Scott Carpenter honored his fallen brother (along with several celebrity guests and attendees) by wearing their Hawaiian shirts to the traditionally more formal Saturday evening banquet. 

Offered here is one of Wally's Hawaiian shirts.  It's the very same one shown here in the picture of him with good friend and Mercury Astronaut's Nurse, Dee O'Hara. 

#Schirra Collection: Hawaiian Shirt

$250

Elton John was known for his flamboyant eyewear, Gene Kranz had his trademark vests and Wally Schirra will always be associated with his iconic Hawaiian shirts. 

During his NASA days it was Ban-Lon but for years after, Astronaut Wally Schirra loved and lived in his Hawaiian shirts. The Schirra's owned a vacation home in Kawaii and spent time there whenever they were able, so it's no wonder he felt so comfortable in these shirts. Any of you have had the distinct pleasure of meeting Wally publically over the years can attest to this. 

In fact, following Wally's passing in 2007 at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's yearly event, Scott Carpenter honored his fallen brother (along with several celebrity guests and attendees) by wearing their Hawaiian shirts to the traditionally more formal Saturday evening banquet. 

Offered here is one of Wally's Hawaiian shirts.  It's the very same one shown here in the picture of him with good friend and Mercury Astronaut's Nurse, Dee O'Hara. 

#Schirra Collection: Hawaiian Shirt

$250

This is a letter from George Low, Director, Spacecraft & Flight Operations, NASA congratulating CDR Walter M. Schirra for his "unqualified success of the Mercury - Atlas 8 mission."  He goes on to mention that his performance was due in large measure to "your flawless performance as a test pilot."  This letter is dated October 6, 1962, only three days after Schirra's Pacific Ocean splashdown. This letter on official NASA letterhead comes from CDR Schirra's personal Mercury files where it has been kept since receiving following his historic flight some 53 years ago.  It's envelope is also included. A most important letter.

#Schirra Collection - Congratulations from George Low
$850

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra by the Experimental Aircraft Association President, Tom Poberezny in August, 1994.    It reads:

EAA and Aviation's
"Salute to Apollo"
Presented to
 Walter M. Schirra 
In recognition of
the 25th Anniversary of
Man's walk on the moon
and your contributions
to aviation
 

Measures 9" x 14".  This plaque comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches.  The plaque hung on Captain Schirra's wall for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family. 

#Schirra Collection - EAA Plaque
$225
 

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra by the Experimental Aircraft Association President, Paul Poberezny in 1987.  It reads:

In Appreciation
For Your Contributions
To Aviation and the Space Program
 From the Members of  
Experimental Aircraft Association
 

Measures 17.5" x 12.5".  This plaque comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches.  The plaque hung on Captain Schirra's wall for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family.

 #Schirra Collection - EAA Plaque B
$250

This Lucite display was presented to Wally Schirra as an attendee at the Eisenhower Medical Center Galaxy Gala on March 13, 1999. Schirra and Glenn were the best of friends so this was a particularly meaningful memento to Wally. 

It reads:

Friendship 7
February 20, 1962

Discovery/STS 95
October 29, 1998

"God Speed John Glenn"

Eisenhower Medical Center
Galaxy Gala
March 13, 1999

This Lucite block is a beautiful presentation and measures 3" x 4".  It was on display in the Schirra Family Home until being offered to Farthest Reaches for sale.  Comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches.

#Schirra Collection - John Glenn Lucite
$295
 

Farthest Reaches is pleased to offer this most unusual display presented to Astronaut Wally Schirra while attending the 18th Reunion of the Mercury Astronauts on May 27 - 29, 1977.  This reunion coincided with the May 27th, 1977 dedication of the quintessential space themed ride, Space Mountain at Disneyland, California.  

This beautiful display measures 13.5" x 6.25".  The right side is a replica of Space Mountain and the left side is a plaque honoring the Mercury Astronauts on the occasion of their 18th reunion.  This display is designed to stand on it's own either on a shelf or desktop. 

This a wonderful item for those who are interested in both space history and historic Disney memorabilia.  It doesn't get any better than this.  Comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches LLC. 

#Schirra Collection: Space Mountain

$450

Original vintage 1959 NASA newsletter detailing progress on the Mercury program, four pages, 8x10.5, vertically hand signed in ballpoint on the front page by all seven of the original Mercury astronauts, each next to his photo and all signing with their less common "formal" signatures: "Leroy G. Cooper, Jr.," "John H. Glenn, Jr." "Virgil I. Grissom, " "Walter M. Schirra," "Alan B. Shepard, Jr." and "D.K. Slayton."

The content includes articles and photos on safety tests, water drops, re-entry for ground and water landing and more.

Shows mild toning as would be expected and some paper residue on back right border from where it was once attached to an album page by the Schirra family but otherwise in awesome condition. 

This item comes directly from the Schirra Family Collection with vintage signatures that are unquestionably authentic. It just doesn't get any better than this.

This fully hand signed Mercury 7 NASA newsletter will come with a COA from Suzanne Schirra.

#Schirra Collection: Mercury Newsletter Signed

$3200

This framed image of the Mercury 7 comes to you directly from the wall in the Schirra family home where Wally displayed it for years in his "man cave".  The image of the "Seven" is somewhat color shifted with the Schirra and Shepard signatures a bit faded but still quite legible and visible.  The signatures are unquestionably authentic.

The image itself is of the Astronauts posing in front of an US Air Force F-106B jet aircraft. The image measures 13.5" x 10.5" with the signatures being on the mat. The overall dimensions of this original 1961 frame is 17 x 21".    

This is your chance to own one of Wally's prized mementos and better, one he saw each and every day given it's being displayed so  prominently in his San Diego home. It will come with a COA hand signed by Suzanne Schirra.

#Schirra Collection: F-106B

$4200

This US One Dollar bill has been hand signed in vintage signature styles by Walter Schirra Jr., Virgil I. Grissom, Leroy G. Cooper Jr., Deke Slayton, Bill Dana and one unidentified signer.  Any guesses ?? has some fold marks from storage in one of Wally's old wallets but the ballpoint pen signatures are strong legible. This item has been maintained in the Schirra Family Collection until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches. Comes with COA from Suzanne Schirra.

#Schirra Collection - Signed Dollar Bill

$895

"ALL ENGINES AHEAD, FULL !!"

October 11, 1968

This professionally framed image of the Apollo 7 Saturn V sitting on the pad was presented to Astronaut Wally Schirra and hand signed by well wishers who worked long hours behind the scenes to ensure the success of this first flight of a manned Apollo mission. There are approximately 63 signatures' spaced nicely around the mat with a central theme of, "All Engines Ahead, Full !!"  One entry is dated 10/11/68, indicating this might have been given to Wally just before Apollo 7's actual lift-off on that day.

This framed item must have meant much to Commander Schirra who gave it a place of honor on the wall of his San Diego home for many years to follow.  The outside dimensions are a substantial 21" x 24.75"  The mat with signatures measures 16" x 20".

This significant memento of the successful flight of Apollo 7 will be accompanied by a letter of provenance by Wally's daughter, Suzanne Schirra.

#Schirra Collection - "Full Speed Ahead"

$850

American Flag FLOWN by Wally Schirra on Apollo 7.

This flag measures 4" x 6" and was flown onboard Apollo 7 during that historic mission on October 11 - 22, 1968.  It is signed, "Wally Schirra ...Apollo 7".  It comes with a hand signed COA from Suzanne Schirra attesting to it's history. This flag was maintained in the Schirra Family Collection until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches.

#Schirra Collection - FLOWN Flag

$1400

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra and reads:

"To Eternal Friendship, Honor, Integrity, Henri"

15 Year Reunion - May 17th, 1974"

This plaque was presented to Wally Schirra (and one to each of the Mercury 7) on the occasion of their 15 year reunion.  It was produced by their very close friend, Henri Landwirth a South Florida hotelier and  philanthropist.    

Henri had a story as exciting (if not more so) than the Astronauts themselves and through a turn of events forever became a member their inner circle.  For some fascinating reading, click here for that story and I promise you'll understand why this plaque meant so much to Wally and his Mercury brothers. This memento of their reunion was displayed on the wall in Captain Schirra's den for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family. It measures, 10" x 14".

#Schirra Collection - 15th Reunion

$425

This railroad spike was presented to Wally Schirra and reads:

To Wally Schirra from the Air Force Space Museum"

CX 26 First American Satellite

CX 5/6 First American In Space

This railroad spike presented to Wally Schirra is a memento that commemorates the launch of the first American Satellite from Launch Complex 26 and the launch of the first American in Space (Alan Shepard) from Launch Complex 5/6.  This 6.5" long spike was displayed on Wally Schirra's memento shelf for many years after receiving it until being made available for sale through Farthest Reaches LLC courtesy of the Schirra Family in 2014.  Would make an exceptional desk accessory or paperweight or simply a great display item in your space collection.

#Schirra Collection - Spike

$325

This substantial plaque was issued to Wally Schirra and reads:

Founders Award 1976 Convocation

Presented to

Walter M. Schirra

Alpha Mu

For His Business Leadership And

National Accomplishments

This plaque issued to Wally measures 12" x 10".  It was displayed on the wall of his home for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches LLC.  .

#Schirra Collection - Alpha Mu Plaque

$195

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra and reads:

"Here we honor the first brave flyers who journeyed into space...

U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame

Rededication and Induction of the Apollo Astronauts

October 4, 1997"

The wording above says it all.  This framed presentation measures 7.25" x 5.5" and was displayed in Captain Schirra's den for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family.

#Schirra Collection - Hall of Fame 

$350

The photograph affixed to this plaque is of the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47).  Lt. JG.  Walter Schirra was onboard in February 1949 during this ship's Medetarian deployment.  He was flying a Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat Fighter at that time. Prior to this ship being decommissioned in 1958 she hosted 82,813 landings. 

This particular plaque honors Wally Schirra for the 15,000th landing as you can see in the scan.  A very special plaque and one that Wally was quite proud of.  This was displayed in his den along with other items that marked milestones in his career, for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family.  It measures 10.5" x 6.25".

#Schirra Collection - USS Philippine Sea Plaque

$375

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra and reads:

Presented To:

Mr. Walter M. Schirra

On The Occasion Of His Visit To

406 Wing

Royal Canadian Air Force Assoc.

North Bay - Ontario

May, 1976

This beautifully produced plaque was displayed in Captain Schirra's den for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family. It measures 10" x 7".

#Schirra Collection - Canadian AF Plaque

$195

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra and reads:

1977 Native Son Award

to

Walter M. Schirra, Jr.

The First New Jerseyan to Orbit

the Earth October 3, 1962

Teterboro Aviation Hall of Fame

This plaque was displayed in Captain Schirra's den for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family. It measures 8" x 10".

#Schirra Collection - Native Son Award

$325

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra by the Naval Weapons Center - China Lake, California and reads:

"Capt. Wally Schirra, USN, RET. - 26-27 June 1982"

I am not sure of the specific occasion for which this plaque was presented but had been displayed in Captain Schirra's den for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family. Measures 8" x 6.5".

#Schirra Collection - China Lake Plaque

$275

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra and reads:

"Paratus Ferrire"

It is a hand painted emblem.  My research indicates that these words were used as a part of the U.S. Army's 411th Regiment's Unit Crest though the design doesn't match the design of the images of the crest I was able to find. This plaque was displayed on the wall of Captain Schirra's den for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family.

#Schirra Collection - Paratus Plaque

$250

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra and reads:

"Fighting One Twenty Four"

This crest is a hand painted emblem.  My research indicates that this is the emblem for the U.S. Navy's VF-24 Squadron also known as the "Fighting One Twenty Four".  This plaque was presented to Captain Schirra and proudly displayed on the wall of his den for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family.

#Schirra Collection - Fighting One Twenty Four Plaque

$250

Hand signed memento from Charles A. Lindbergh Fund
Dinner honoring James Doolittle and the Pioneer Astronauts.

 This special patch is mounted on a white (toned) presentation board that has been signed by Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter (and wife), Gordon Cooper (and wife), John Glenn (and wife), Wally Schirra (and wife), Alan Shepard (and wife),  Deke Slayton (and wife) and James Doolittle himself. Also signing is Anne Morrow Lindbergh (wife of Charles). 

The patch was provided to attendees of the dinner held on Houston, TX in 1984.  It was provided courtesy of A-B Emblems.  Some fading to selected signatures but a very historic collection of unquestionably authentic autographs originating from the personal archives of Wally Schirra via the Schirra Family Collection. Overall dimensions are 12.75" x 15.25".  Signed mat measures 8.5" x 11".  Comes with a COA from Suzanne Schirra.

#Schirra Collection - Lindbergh Dinner 1984

$850

This plaque was presented to Wally Schirra and reads as follows:

Walter Marty Schirra, Jr.
USA
Born 12 March 1923

On 03 October 1962 Walter M.
Schirra, Jr. piloted spacecraft
"Sigma 7"for nine hours and 13
minutes attaining an altitude of
175 statute miles, he traveled almost
144,000 miles before re-entry into
the earth's atmosphere.  The flight was
so perfect that Astronaut Schirra earned
the reputation as a "Textbook Pilot"

Inducted into
The
International Space Hall of Fame
03 October 1981
Amamogordo, New Mexico
USA
 

Measures 7.75" x 9.75".  This plaque comes with a COA from Farthest Reaches.  The plaque hung on Captain Schirra's wall for many years until being offered for sale through Farthest Reaches by the Schirra Family. 

#WS Collection - NM Space Hall of Fame Plaque
$350
 

Official NASA STS-103 Litho - Fully Crew Signed and Dedicated to Captain Wally Schirra.  The inscription says, "To Capt. Schirra - Many thanks for making spaceflight possible for us!!!"  Folks, Wally is a hero to today's Astronauts and will continue to be for generations to come. An awesome addition to any collection for what this stands for. Own this and use it to teach your kids where it all started!

.#Schirra - STS-103
$235

The Mercury Seven pictured in front of the F-102 Aircraft hand signed by both Wally Schirra and Gordon Cooper.  Would be ideal to have John Glenn added.

.#Schirra - Signed F-102
$195

This vintage NASA red stamped press release glossy showing Gemini helicopter pick-up training is annotated on it's reverse by Wally who writes, "Helicopter pick up training ....Helo pick up training".  This image was intended for use in a book though I'm not sure which, hence the annotation by Wally. 

#Schirra-Photo 1  
$130

This vintage NASA red stamped press release glossy showing the well known Mercury 7 Monument is one of Wally's favorites.  It has a corner ding upper left it is otherwise in great shape. Wally has hand annotated on the reverse as you can see in the scan, "Mercury Seven Monument @ Cape Canaveral."  

#Schirra-Photo 2  
$140

This vintage NASA red stamped press release glossy showing a warm greeting for Astronaut's Schirra and Stafford as they were brought on board the recovery ship USS WASP.  Wally has hand annotated on the reverse, accordingly "Gemini 6 recovery, Dec 16, 1965...WASP.". 

#Schirra-Photo 4  
$155

This vintage NASA litho was used in "Schirra's Space" and is referenced so on it's reverse.  Wally also writes in his own hand, "Early mission control @ Cape Canaveral used through Gemini 4 (GT-4).  Very nice!

#Schirra-Photo 5 
$140

Vintage NASA red stamped glossy of Wally Schirra in business suit. Pristine other than a paper clip mark on top right.

#Schirra-Photo 8
$48

Vintage NASA red stamped glossy of Wally Schirra in Mercury spacesuit.  Pristine

#Schirra-Photo 9 
$48

Vintage NASA worm litho  of Wally Schirra in Mercury spacesuit. 

#Schirra-Photo 10 
$12

Very vintage NASA photo of showing Astronaut Wally Schirra explaining pressure suit gloves to his son and father.  Photo information stamped in black on reverse. 

#Schirra-Photo 11 
$16

Vintage NASA worm photo of Wally Schirra inside the gondola during centrifuge training at the U.S. Navy Aviation Acceleration Laboratory. Purple information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 12
$16

Image of Wally Schirra on the ALFA Trainer in Langley, VA.  Printed on Kodak DuraLife Paper. 

#Schirra - Photo 13
$8

Early vintage NASA glossy of Wally Schirra in space suit as he steps off the gantry elevator, ready for his orbital flight in Sigma 7.  Black NASA information printed on reverse. 

#Schirra - Photo 14 $19

Early vintage NASA glossy of Wally Schirra being loaded into Sigma 7 for launch on October 3, 1962.  Very soft corner bend lower left corner.  Black NASA information printed on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 15
$19

Early vintage NASA glossy of the Mercury Control Center.  Wall map shows path 4 projected for a six orbit mission.  Some denting top center in border.  Black NASA information printed on reverse and dated 8/16/62.. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 17
$16

Vintage NASA glossy of the Sigma 7 nearing splashdown following it's most successful Earth orbital mission.  Pristine. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 18
$52

Vintage NASA glossy of the Sigma 7 nearing splashdown following it's most successful Earth orbital mission.  Thumb dent on left side that is difficult to notice.. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 19
$20

Vintage NASA litho of the Sigma 7 recovery.  Pristine.   

 

#Schirra - Photo 20
$20

Very vintage NASA photo shows the "Sigma 7" on board the USSS Kearsarge immediately after the world orbital flight of Astronaut Walter M. Schirra on 10/3/62.  NASA information stamped on reverse. 

 Vintage NASA photo used of Wally Schirra viewing his x-rays following his successful Mercury flight. NASA information stamped on reverse.   

 

#Schirra - Photo 23
$12

Exceedingly rare vintage NASA photo used in "Schirra's Space" shows the Schirra family visiting President Kennedy in the Oval Office following his successful Mercury flight.  Corner bend in border on top right.  NASA information stamped on reverse.   

 

#Schirra - Photo 23
$20

Classic vintage NASA litho of the Mercury 7 Astronauts posing in front of F-102 Aircraft.

#Schirra - Photo 24
$9.50

 Vintage NASA glossy of the Mercury 7 Astronauts posing in business suits

#Schirra - Photo 25
$12

Vintage NASA photo shows John Glenn, Gus Grissom and Alan Shepard in front of the rocket that will carry one of them into space. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 26
$24

Vintage NASA photo of well knon joke between Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Alan Shepard, and Gus Grissom.  The photo speaks for itself.  This was Wally's personal copy. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 24
$9.50

#Schirra - Photo 29
$9.50

Vintage NASA photo of Mercury Astronaut Gus Grissom.  

 

#Schirra - Photo 30
$16

Vintage NASA photo of Mercury Astronaut Gus Grissom. NASA information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 31
$16

Vintage NASA photo of Mercury Astronaut Gus Grissom.  

#Schirra - Photo 32
$16

Vintage NASA Gemini era photo of Gus Grissom and Wally Schirra.  Wally was assigned as one of Gus's GT-3 back up crew. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 33
$16

 

Vintage NASA photo of Wally Schirra the GT-3 crew of John Young and Gus Grissom who are scheduled to launch, having a good laugh as Wally explains how he will be their back-up should either should change their mind about flying that day.  Note, Schirra is wearing a tattered training suit.  Another of Wally's famous "Gotchas".   Purple information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 34
$16

Vintage NASA glossy of the Gemini VI Crew of Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford.  

#Schirra - Photo 35
$50

Vintage red stamped NASA glossy of the Gemini VI Crew of Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford.  

#Schirra - Photo 36
$50

Vintage latter day NASA photo of GT-VI crew Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford taken during suiting up excersises at Cape Kennedy.  NASA information is printed on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 37
$20

Vintage NASA photo of Astronauts Schirra and Stafford in Gemini spacesuits.  

#Schirra - Photo 38
$16

Vintage red stamped NASA portrait of Gemini 6 training.  Pristine.

 

#Schirra - Photo 40
$32

Vintage numbered NASA photo showing Wally Schirra during Gemini 6 training. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 41
$16

Vintage NASA photo showing members of the original seven and the second group of nine eat iguana steak during tropic survival training in the Panama Canal Zone.  A small sticker on reverse mentions this as being used in "Schirra's Space" on page 110 in the book. Pristine.

 

#Schirra - Photo 42
$20

Vintage NASA red stamped photo shows Vice President Hubert Humphrey as he signs his name in the guest book of the lobby of the MSC Auditorium during his visit.  Standing behind the Vice President is Dr. Robert R. Gilruth, MSC Director.  NASA information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 43
$35

Vintage NASA photo shows Vice President Hubert Humphrey as he visits with Astronauts Schirra and Stafford in the Mission Control Center during his tour of the space center.  NASA information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 44
$20

Vintage NASA red stamped photo shows Vice President Hubert Humphrey as he climbs the ladder to the Gemini spacecraft simulator to practice a docking maneuver.  Standing at the top of the ladder are Astronaut's Stafford and Schirra.  The Vice President flew the pilot's position with Astronaut Schirra in the command pilot's position. NASA information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 45
$40

Vintage NASA portrait of the Gemini 6 crew with President Lyndon Johnson during his visit to the Kennedy Space Center on September 15th, 1964.  Purple stamped information on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 46
$16

Vintage NASA red stamped photo showing Astronaut Wally Schirra on the ramp.  Pristine.

#Schirra - Photo 47
$50

Vintage latter day NASA photo of Wally Schirra during suiting up operations for his Gemini VI lift off on December 15, 1965.  NASA information is printed on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 48
$20

Vintage latter day NASA photo of Wally Schirra in spacesuit inside his Gemini 6 capsule prior to launch. NASA information is printed on reverse. 

.#Schirra - Photo 49
$20

Vintage NASA red stamped photo showing Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford conferring with their back up crew of John Young and Gus Grissom.  Pristine.

#Schirra - Photo 50
$50

Vintage NASA red stamped photo showing Schirra and Stafford leaving the transfer van on their way to launch. Pristine.

#Schirra - Photo 51
$50

Vintage NASA photo of Wally Schirra pulling off a glove as he and Tom Stafford left the spacecraft after the Agena Vehicle failed to go into orbit.  Purple information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 52
$16

Vintage NASA photo of Wally Schirra pulling off a glove as he and Tom Stafford left the spacecraft after the Agena Vehicle failed to go into orbit.  Purple information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 53
$16

#Schirra - Photo 54
$50

Vintage NASA photo of Wally Schirra and Tom Stafford arriving at Launch Complex 19.  Purple information stamped on reverse. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 55
$16

Vintage day NASA photo of Wally Schirra in GT-6 who was holding up sign saying "Beat Army".  Another one of Wally's famous "Gotchas".  Photo was taken from GT-7.

 

#Schirra - Photo 56
$28

#Schirra - Photo 57
$36

#Schirra - Photo 59
$16

Vintage NASA red stamped photo of Gemini 6 Astronaut Tom Stafford with Wally Schirra (just visible) walking the red carpet on board the USS WASP following the conclusion of their successful mission. 

 

#Schirra - Photo 59
$35

#Schirra - Photo 61
$28

Vintage NASA red stamped photo of Gemini X flight crew of John Young and Mike Collins walking up the ramp of Pad 19 after arriving from the Launch Complex 16 suiting trailer during the pre launch count down. on 7/18/66.  Pristine.

 

#Schirra - Photo 62
$50

Vintage red stamped NASA portrait of the Apollo 7 flight crew of Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham and Donn Eisele. Pristine.

 

#Schirra - Photo 63
$45

Vintage red stamped NASA portrait of the Apollo 7 flight crew of Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham and Donn Eisele. Pristine.

 

#Schirra - Photo 64
$45

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 flight crew of Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham and Donn Eisele. Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 65
$16

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 flight crew of Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham and Donn Eisele. Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 66
$16

Vintage numbered NASA image of the Apollo 7 flight crew of Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham and Donn Eisele.

 

#Schirra - Photo 67
$16

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 flight crew during water egress training at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, Texas.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 68
$28

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 flight crew taking during training at North American Rockwell at Downey California.   Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 69
$16

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 primary flight crew after practicing egress training.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 70
$16

Vintage numbered NASA image of Wally Schirra emerging from Spacecraft 101 following a day long Crew Compartment Fit and Functional Test in North American Rockwell's Downey clean room.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 71
$16

Vintage NASA image of Donn Eisele on his way to the altitude chamber.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 72
$16

Vintage NASA image of Wally Schirra suiting up for Space Emergency Egress Tests. at Launch Complex 34.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 73
$16

Vintage NASA image of Apollo 7 flight crew member Donn Eisele prior to entering the spacecraft for manned simulated altitude runs in the Spaceport's Altitude Chamber. Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 74
$16

Vintage NASA image of flight crew member Donn Eisele relaxing during suiting up prior to that day's Space Vehicle Emergency Egress Test at Launch Complex 34.  practicing unassisted emergency spacecraft egress.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 75
$16

Vintage NASA image showing Wally Schirra reclining while the rest of the crew suits up for Emergency Egress Tests at Launch Complex 34 later that day.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 76
$16

Vintage NASA image of Wally Schirra undergoing space suit integrity checks within the Kennedy Space Center's Manned Spacecraft Operations  Building prior to Emergency Egress Training at Cape Kennedy's Launch Complex 34.    Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 77
$16

Vintage NASA image of the flight crew practicing unassisted emergency spacecraft egress.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 78
$16

Vintage NASA image of Wally Schirra during suit up prior to that day's Emergency Egress Test using the slide wire at Launch Complex 34. Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 79
$16

Vintage NASA image of Wally Schirra being inserted into the Apollo 7 spacecraft in the Altitude Chamber of the Manned Spacecraft Operations Building.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 80
$16

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 Commander Wally Schirra is helped into his harness during slide wire tests conducted at Launch Complex 34. Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 81
$16

Vintage NASA image of the back up flight crew of Tom Stafford, John Young and Eugene Cernan in the Command Module Simulator.  Purple stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 82
$16

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 at Launch Complex 34 during countdown demonstration test.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 83
$16

Vintage NASA image of Apollo 7 during Countdown Demonstration Test at Launch Pad 34.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 84
$16

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 at Launch Complex 34 during countdown demonstration test.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 85
$16

Vintage NASA numbered image of the lift-off of Apollo 7 on October 11, 1968.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 86
$16

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 flight deck with Don Eisele on the left and Walt Cunningham on the right.  Eisele is sitting in Wally Schirra's crew position in front of the Main Display and Instrument Console.  This was taken from a television transmission during the spacecraft's 76th revolution into the flight.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 87
$16

Vintage NASA In flight image of Wally Schirra as he salutes to television viewers on earth during Apollo 7's live broadcast. Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 88
$16

Vintage NASA image of the flight crew onboard the USS Essex post splashdown on October 22, 1968.  Purple information stamped on reverse.

 

#Schirra - Photo 89
$16

Beautiful vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 flight crew of Wally Schirra, Walt Cunningham and Donn Eisele following the successful conclusion of their mission.  Note the flowers Donn Eisele is handing to Wally Schirra.   

 

#Schirra - Photo 90
$30

Vintage NASA image of the Apollo 7 flight crew reminiscing their 11 day space mission in front of their Apollo 7 spacecraft onboard the USS Essex prime recovery ship. Purple information stamped on reverse.

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#Schirra - Photo 91
$16

This Apollo 7 FLOWN State of New Jersey flag is especially significant as it's Wally Schirra's home state.  This flag measures 6" x 4" and is inscribed and signed by Wally, "Flown on Apollo 7".  Though this flag IS hand inscribed and signed, Jo Schirra will also provide a letter of authenticity.    Own a flag flown into space by the only astronaut to have flown in all three programs, Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. 

#WS-New Jersey Flag
$2500

This official Naval Academy Service Seamanship Qualification certificate (measures 3"x 5") was issued on July 24th, 1942.  It finds Wally fully qualified to sail "whale boats and star boats under sail". It denotes Wally as being part of the graduating class of 1946.  This personal artifact represents a most important and formative period in the career of the man who would later become America's 5th Astronaut.  Comes with a letter of authenticity from Farthest Reaches Inc.  

#WS-Seamanship Whale
$350
 

This official Naval Academy Senior Seamanship Qualification certificate (measures 3"x 5") was issued on September 13, 1943.  It finds Wally fully qualified to handle "yawls and ketches of 10 to 20 tons". It denotes Wally as being part of the graduating class of 1946.  This personal artifact represents a most important and formative period in the career of the man who would later become America's 5th Astronaut.  Comes with a letter of authenticity from Farthest Reaches LLC.  

#WS-Seamanship Yawls
$350
 

This official Naval Academy Primary Seamanship Qualification certificate (measures 3"x 5") was issued on July 24th, 1942.  It finds Wally fully qualified to "handle knockabouts". It denotes Wally as being part of the graduating class of 1946.  This personal artifact represents a most important and formative period in the career of the man who would later become America's 5th Astronaut.  Comes with a letter from Farthest Reaches LLC.  

#WS-Knockabouts
$350
 

This award was presented to Wally Schirra though we're not sure exactly why.  It's a wonderful and detailed HO Gauge Engine mounted on track with a plaque engraved with, "Walter M. Schirra"  This presentation is 10.5" in length.  Comes with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Suzanne Schirra. 

#WS-Train
$150
 

This trophy (standing 15" high) was presented to Wally Schirra for being a "Top Shooter" in the 1982 Florida Desert Wild Turkey Hunt.  The 300,000 acre Desert Ranch in south Florida is a vast environmental landscape that features pastures, citrus groves and natural wildlife habitats and is the site of this annual event.  Comes with a letter of authenticity hand signed by Suzanne Schirra. 

#WS-Top Shooter
$165
 

This Certificate of Recognition was awarded to Wally Schirra by the Governor of Alabama, Bob Riley on August 15th, 2005.  It was given in recognition of Wally being a distinguished guest at the Second Annual Saturn/Apollo Reunion. and for his achievements as an Astronaut.  The frame measures measures 17" x 21.5" but certificate inside could be removed and shipped sans frame if desired. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Suzanne Schirra. 

#WS-Alabama
$175
 

This plaque was issued to Wally Schirra by the Engineering Society of Detroit in April, 1971 and makes him an honorary member of that organization.  It states in part, "For having distinguished himself in the engineering profession and for his exemplary service to his Country".  Beautifully stated!.  Measures 9.5" x 13". Comes with a letter of authenticity from Suzanne Schirra. 

#WS-Engineering Society
$195
 

This plaque was presented to Wally Schirra on November, 5th, 1003 and is in honor of his contributions there as well as for his service to the Navy and the country.  Wally was stationed at China Lake from 1952 - 54 (detailed in "Schirra's Space").  This wonderful showing of appreciation measures 9" x 12" and comes with a letter of authenticity from SuzanneSchirra. 

#WS-China Lake
$195
 

This certificate was awarded to Wally Schirra by the Willard F. Rockwell, Jr. Space Foundation in honor of his achievements as a pioneer astronaut.  It is hand signed by Rockwell and dated October 22, 1987.  It measures 11" x 14" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Suzanne Schirra. 

#WS-Rockwell
$125
 

This award was presented to Wally Schirra for his contributions to the Finalco Group Inc. for which Wally served as a Director from 1983-1988.  Finalco Inc. is a business equipment leasing company that specializes in leasing computers, airplanes and other equipment to Fortune 500 companies.

This plaque's wonderful and amusing inscription reads, "The Gods first fulfill the wishes of those whom they seek to punish".  It is accented as you can see in the photo by a very beautiful and substantial block of turquoise (4.5" high and 1" thick). The wood base measures 8" x 10".  This award comes with a  with a letter of authenticity from Suzanne Schirra. 

#WS-Finalco
$175
 

This wood plaque was presented to Wally Schirra by the Tailhook Association for which Wally was a member and is appropriately engraved, "1999 -- Always a Tailhooker".  It measures 10.5" x 14.5" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Suzanne Schirra. 

#WS-Tailhook
$175
 

This "HISTORIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD" was presented to Wally Schirra on May 14th, 1983 by the Civitan Club of Roanoke, Inc..  The Civitan Club is a community service organization. It measures 9" x 11" and comes with a letter of authenticity from Suzanne Schirra. 

#WS-Civitans
$125
 

"Flying Black Ponies" by Kit Lavell 
Navel Institute Press, HC, 2nd printing,1997, 328 pgs

Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Kit Lavell  

#WS Collection- Flying Black Ponies
 $30
 

"Farewell to the Mockingbirds" by James McEachin
Rhart, HC, 1st printing,1997, 510 pgs

Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by James McEachin.

#WS Collection- Mockingbirds
 $30
 

"Escape from Corregidor" by Edgar Whitcomb
Regnery, HC, 3rd printing,1958, 272 pgs

Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Ed Whitcomb who was Governor of Indiana in 1971.

#WS Collection- Escape
 $65
 

"Salvation for a Doomed Zoomie" by John Galvin
Allnutt, HC, 1983, 272 pgs

Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by John Galvin

#WS Collection- Salvation
 $30
 

"Cheers and Tears: A Marine's Story of Combat In Peace and War" by Lieutenant Gen. Charles G. Cooper
Trafford, PB, 2002, 3rd printing, 233 pgs

Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by Charles Cooper

#WS Collection- Cheers and Tears
 $30
 

"America At The Threshold: America's Space Exploration Initiative" by Synthesis Group
Synthesis Group, PB, May 1991, 181 pgs

This Synthesis Group report discusses the America's space initiative during that period.  Though it's cover is slightly damaged (lower right corner), this IS Wally Schirra's personal copy and accompanying this report is a letter to Wally, hand signed by Tom Stafford. Tom was the Chair of the Synthesis Group at that time and signs "Tom".  Please Note: Wally's address has been removed from the scan but IS not altered on actual letter. A very nice item from Wally personal files forwarded to him by a friend and well known Astronaut.  

#WS Collection- Space Initiative
 $85
 

"Rocket Man: The Life and Legends of Robert H. Goddard, American Pioneer of Space Flight"
Hyperion, Uncorrected Bound Manuscript, 2002, 399 pgs

Wally Schirra's advance copy of this title but NOT signed.

#WS Collection- Strictly Speaking
 $35
 

"Space: The New Frontier" 
NASA, 1962, #O637081, 48 pages

Wally Schirra's personal copy but NOT signed.

#WS Collection- Space: The New Frontier
 $35
 

"Seventh National Space Symposium"
United States Space Foundation, PB, 1991, 215 pgs

NOT signed

#WS Collection- Seventh Space Symposium
 $20
 

"The Vigilantes of Montana" by Thomas Dimsdale
University of Oklahoma, HC, 1956, 268 pgs

Hand signed and dedicated to Wally Schirra by a friend (not the author)  

#WS Collection- Vigilantes
 $20