The rarer crew patches will usually sell for hundreds of dollars as a minumum. For example, a Grumman Apollo 10 patch will typically sell for upwards of $200, an Apollo 11 crew patch for maybe $300 to $500, and an Apollo 1 crew patch in the $500 to $1000 range.
Are Apollo patches worth anything?
How many Apollo patches are there?
A complete set of 12 official Apollo Mission 4" patches, plus the official Apollo Program patch.
What does the Apollo 13 patch mean?
Apollo 13. Apollo, the sun god of Greek mythology, was represented as the sun, with three horses driving his chariot across the surface of the Moon, symbolizing how the Apollo flights have extended the light of knowledge to all mankind. The Latin phrase “Ex Luna, Scientia” means “From the Moon, Knowledge.”
What does the Apollo 11 patch mean?
The symbolism of this patch depicts an American bald eagle, holding olive branches representing peace, landing on the lunar surface, with the Earth above in the background. The lunar module carrying Armstrong and Aldrin was named "Eagle." This replica was made for commercial sale.
What do NASA patches mean?
Mission patches are emblems designed and worn by astronauts and people affiliated with a mission. The patches depict an image associated with the mission and generally lists the names of the crew. Every expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) has a unique patch.
How much are NASA patches worth?
The most readily-available of the crew patches, such as those of Apollo 12 and 13, used to sell for around $50 but today they tend to fetch anywhere from $100 to $600. However, bargains can still be found from time to time. The rarer crew patches will usually sell for hundreds of dollars as a minumum.
What did the plaque say that was left on the Moon by NASA?
This plaque was left on the Moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts. It says "Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon July 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind."
How did Neil Armstrong?
Born on August 5, 1930, near Wapakoneta, Ohio. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first man to walk on the moon. … A U.S. Navy pilot, Armstrong flew 78 combat missions during this military conflict. He left the service in 1952, and returned to college.
Who designed the Apollo 17 patch?
Eugene Cernan, commander of the Apollo 17 mission, commissioned eminent space artist Robert McCall to design the patch for his flight. McCall modeled his image of Apollo on the 7-foot marble sculpture on display in the Vatican Gallery in Rome.