Wernher von Braun [1912 1977] was a prominent German aerospace engineer and space architect credited with inventing the V-2 Rocket during World War II and the Saturn V for the United States space program. Braun was a leading figure in the development of rocket technology in Germany where he was a member of the Nazi Party. Braun was one of hundreds of German scientists, technicians and engineers who were moved to the United States following the end of World War II as part of Opera...tion Paperclip. Braun arrived at NASA and eventually served as the director of the newly formed Marshall Space Flight Center and was the chief architect of the Saturn V launch vehicle and is referred to as the ''Father of Rocket Science''. Listed for auction is an attractive space related commemorative postal cover signed by Wernher von Braun. The cover commemorates Project Mercury, contains an attractive ink cachet and the autograph is signed ''Wernher von Braun'' in blue pen. The cover is postmarked Cape Canaveral Fla, Feb 20, 1962 and is affixed with one U.S. Project Mercury postage stamp. The cover measures 6.50 x 3.50 inches and is in fine condition. The autograph has been authenticated by Zarelli Space Authentication and will be accompanied with the above Letter of Authenticity. It is a desirable cover, in fine condition, authenticated and ideal for display. We have also listed or will be listing shortly the autographs of the following Apollo mission crews, Apollo 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, along with a nice collection of military, aviation and astronaut autographs.Authenticity/Return Policy/About Us. Dear collector, we are life time autograph collectors and an autograph dealer now beginning our 18th year of autograph sales on eBay. We believe the purchase of an autograph is an monetary investment. Our policy is simple, all our autographs are researched and guaranteed authentic with ''No'' time limits. All sales will be accompanied with our Certificate of Authenticity and we also offer a 30 day unconditional return policy, If the autograph or display you purchased is not as stated or is not to your expectation simply return and we will refund your full purchase price along with your return shipping costs. We are also a Top Rated eBay seller with thousands of satisfied customers. We feel you should be comfortable with your purchase and our policy reflects this. United States Shipping/Handling..... Please Read.... Dear collector shipping in the U.S is free unless otherwise noted in the auction description. Your auction will be well packed and shipped United States Postal Service 1st class with delivery tracking with the exception of larger framed items which will be shipped United States Priority Mail with signature confirmation. To our overseas customers shipping is as follows. Auctions of one or more items with a total value up to 250.00 dollars will be shipped United States Postal Service 1st class Registered Mail. We do combine shipping on items purchased together and the costs is 27.95. Auctions of one or more items valued over 250.00 dollars will be shipped Priority Mail Express International and the cost is 59.95 dollars. Please be advised that we do not make any money on shipping charges and please do not ask us to change the above shipping services. Additional International shipping information. We do not have control over a package once it has shipped and please note that import duties, taxes and custom charges are not included in the shipping charges. These additional costs/charges which are different in each country are the buyer's responsibility. Thank you for your purchase, your auctions will be well packed and shipped upon payment. Check out my other items!Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites