Uncommon pair of embroidered patches relating to the tragic final mission of the Space Shuttle Challenger, including: the crew-designed insignia patch for the STS-51-L mission, measuring 4.5 x 4.25, which shows the Challenger launching from Florida and soaring into space against the US flag, the crew surnames encircling the border the scene, with an apple added next to the name of Christa McAuliffe; and an embroidered personal patch for Payload Specialist 1 Greg Jarvis, measuring 4″ in diameter, which shows an above view of the Challenger and is encircled with the text: "Hughes First Payload Specialist, Greg Jarvis Mission 51L." Mounted and framed with a photo of Jarvis posing in his flight suit to an overall size of 14 x 11.25. In overall fine condition.
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