FREE: Rare Christa McAulifffe Challenger Teacher Belt Buckle, 2915 of 5000 Made 1986

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This is an uncommon piece, quite rare actually. Heavy belt buckle, designed by Bill McNamee for the Great American Buckle Co., made in the USA - 1986, commemorating teacher astronaut Christa McAuliffe's being chosen to go into space on the Challenger, which proved to be a tragic event. The buckle is heavily detailed, with the space shuttle front and center, along with Concord High School in the background, state of New Hampshire, etc. The words on the perimeter of the buckle: "I TOUCH THE FUTURE - I TEACH - CONCORD HIGH - CONCORD N.H. - S. CHRISTA MCAULIFFE". This buckle is numbered 2915 of 5,000 made.
On the back, text reads:
"S. Christa McAuliffe was chosen from over 11,000 teachers nationwide to become the first teacher and private citizen to go into space. Fellow astronauts included: Gregory Jarvis, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik, Francis Scobee, and Michael Smith. Challenger Mission 51-L January 28, 1986. *Reach for the Stars*"

High quality, rare piece.

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