Rare NASA Apollo VIII Beta Cloth Mission Patch First Moon Orbit

ARTIFACT:

This is a NASA Apollo VIII Beta Cloth Mission Emblem. The mission launched December 21, 1968 with crew members Lovell, Anders and Borman.

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. KBEM03 LSAJJX02/09 SLCGEX01/03/26

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.