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Manned Apollo Patch Signed by 15 Astronauts

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Manned Apollo Patch Signed by 15 Astronauts
<B>Large Apollo Patch Comprised of 12 Individual Manned Mission Patches with 15 Astronaut Signatures</B></I>. Very impressive embroidered patch featuring each manned Apollo mission patch as part of the design. Following the destruction of Apollo 1 during a test/training exercise and the death of the three astronauts that were aboard, Apollo missions 2 through 6 were all designated as test missions and were unmanned. Apollo 7 through 17 were manned missions, and their patches were incorporated into this large display patch which measures approximately 10.5" in diameter. The display piece has been affixed to a white 16.25 x 16.75" mounting board, and 15 astronauts have signed next to their mission patches. Signatures include: Wally Schirra and Walt Cunningham of Apollo 7; Dave Scott and Rusty Schweickart of Apollo 9; Gene Cernan of Apollo 10; Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins of Apollo 11; Richard Gordon and Alan Bean of Apollo 12; Fred Haise of Apollo 13; Edgar Mitchell of Apollo 14; Alfred Worden and Dave Scott of Apollo 15; Charlie Duke of Apollo 16; and Gene Cernan and Harrison "Jack" Schmitt of Apollo 17. Apparently this display piece with signatures was put together as a gift for Guenter Wendt, launch pad leader during the Apollo years. Written in black Sharpie at lower left: "<I>Given to F. Wendt, Pad Leader</B></I>." Patch, mounting board and signatures are in magnificent condition. This one deserves prominent display!<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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