Lot 713
Apollo 1, 1967, Original "Apollo Flight Crew Emblem" Crew Patch (3.5"), This is one of the genuine, "official" crew patches as given to Deke Slayton in his official capacity as Director of Flight Crew Operations by Apollo 1 crew member Gus Grissom prior to the fire in which the crew lost their lives. Included is a copy of two notes (originals on file) found with the patches in Slayton's Estate. One is of a NASA card reading: "Item: Apollo Flight Crew Emblem" / Part No. ACS 204 / Date Sept 19, 1966 / Quantity : 15 / Aug 1966" with two NASA Inspection handstamps at the bottom. The other is of a handwritten note: "Apollo 1 patch(s) / 1 to White House / per Ed ??? and dated 7/22/69". An important lot.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family Collection.
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