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Rare official embroidered patch for the Apollo 1 mission, 3.5˝ in diameter, originally and exclusively distributed to the crew and a handful of NASA workers. Designed by the crew, the Apollo 1 insignia depicts a command and service module flying over the southeastern United States with Florida (the launch point) prominent; the moon is seen in the distance, symbolic of the program's ultimate goal. A yellow border carries the mission and astronaut names, set within another border featuring stars and stripes. In fine condition. Accompanied by a signed letter of provenance from Bobbie Slayton, dated March 13, 2006, in full: "This is to certify that this Apollo 1 crew patch belonged to my husband, Deke Slayton, and was given to him by Gus Grissom. It was locked in his safe deposit box along with other space memorabilia. This patch is genuine in all respects."
