Lot 774
Apollo 1 (AS-204), 1967, "Official" Crew Patch; Rare. Apollo 1 (AS-204), 1967, "Official" 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 (originals on file) of two notes found with the patches in Slayton's Estate. One is a NASA card giving he official nomenclature of the patch(es) dated September 19, 1966 stating that the patch was manufactured "Aug. 1966" and that the plastic bag containing the patches contained 15 patches at the time. The other is a handwritten note that reads: "Apollo 1 patch / 1 to White House per Ed ??? / 7/11/69". We have included a copy of both. The patch has a manufacturer's label on the reverse thatreads: "Stylized Emblem Co. Hollywood, CA 90038". Extremely rare and highly desireable. Estimate Value $500 - UP
Ex. the Donald "Deke" Slayton Estate collection.
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