Lot 435
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(s) 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 notethat reads: "Apollo 1 patch / 1 to White House per Ed ??? / 7/11/69". ALSoincluded is a printed 2005 declaration from Bobbie Slayton (Deke's wife) that reads: "This is to certify that this Apollo 1 patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was given to him by Gus Grissom. It was locked in his safety deposit box along with other memorabilia. This patch is genuine in all respects". The patch has a manufacturer's label on the reverse thatreads: "Stylized Emblem Co. Hollywood, CA 90038". Extremely rare and highly desireable. Similar patches realized in the $600 range in our last sale.
Estimated Value $500 - 750,
Ex. The astronaut Donald "Deke" Slayton Family collection,
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