Rare 1968 NASA Apollo VII Beta Cloth Mission Patch

ARTIFACT:

This is a NASA Apollo VII Beta Cloth Mission Emblem. The mission launched October 11, 1968 with crew members Schirra, Eisele and Cunningham. Apollo 7 was the first manned mission in the Apollo program to be launched. It was an eleven-day earth-orbital mission, the first manned launch of the Saturn IB launch vehicle, and the first three-man American space mission.

VINTAGE:

1968.

SIZE:

About 7-1/2" in width by 7-1/2" in height.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Printed Beta Cloth, the same material used for the outer skin of the space suits.

ATTACHMENT:

To be sewn onto Spacesuit.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RBEX03 LSAJJX02/09 SLBGEX01/03/26

CONDITION:

9 (Excellent-Near Mint): In wonderful condition, uncut; some residue left on outer edges of cloth apparently from being taped to something at one time (see image below).

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.