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This is an authentic vintage NASA Career Service Recognition lapel pin awarded to NASA employees upon reaching 30 years of service. These pins were never sold to the public and were earned through decades of employment with NASA.Features* Official NASA 30-Year Service Award
* Manufacturer marked “LS” (Lordship Industries) on the reverse
* Original clutch backing included
* Gold-filled / gold-plated finish with blue and white NASA “meatball” logo
* Raised “30” service medallion
* Prong-set green stone
* Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with ageHistorical Information:NASA has recognized employee service milestones for decades through its Career Service Recognition program. Each milestone used a different colored stone, with the 30-year award distinguished by a green stone. These pins were presented to employees who dedicated three decades of service to the U.S. space program. This style of pin was manufactured by Lordship Industries (LS), a well-known maker of U.S. government, military, and aerospace insignia. Similar examples date primarily from the 1970s through the 1990s, with many collectors associating this style with the late Apollo and early Space Shuttle eras.
