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Space Flown Apollo 7 Patch, Signed by Cunningham

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Space Flown Apollo 7 Patch, Signed by Cunningham
<B>Apollo 7 Flown Crew Patch, Signed by Commander Walter Cunningham.</B></I> This handsome embroidered Apollo 7 patch was carried by commander Walt Cunningham on the first manned Apollo mission. Inscribed on verso in blue Sharpie: "<I>Flown with me on Apollo 7. Walt Cunningham</B></I>." Accompanied by a typewritten letter of authenticity by Cunningham on his personal Apollo 7 letterhead, which reads in part: "The original concept for our Apollo 7 mission patch was to depict a rocket rising from a ball of flame and to call it the Phoenix - Apollo rising from the ashes of the disastrous Apollo 1 fire. When NASA would not approve such a grim reminder of a critical failure, I sat down and sketched the version that NASA finally accepted. This design emphasized the earth orbital nature of the first manned Apollo mission. The circle represents the earth; the ellipse, the shape of all earth orbital paths. The ellipse was placed at an angle for aesthetic reasons but it has become a fairly reliable indicator of original patch design." Both the patch and the letter of authenticity are in very fine condition and are suitable for framing and prominent display. <I>From the collection of Walter Cunningham, who has included a signed Letter of Certification verifying its provenance.</B></I><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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