Rare 1972 NASA Apollo XVI Beta Cloth Mission Patch Lunar Rover Mission

ARTIFACT:

This is a NASA Apollo XVI Beta Cloth Mission Patch. The mission launched April 16, 1972 with crew members Young, Mattingly and Duke. This was the Lunar Rover Mission, and 2nd to Last.

VINTAGE:

1972.

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 garment.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEP03 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.