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T O P I C R E V I E WjrkellerI was wondering if anyone knows why the constellation of Orion appears on the Apollo Program logo?KenDavisI'm only guessing, but it may be some of the stars in the constellation were used as tracking stars for the on-board navigation checks?James913Based on other designs, NASA has always liked to use constellations on the patches that reflect the number of crew members involved — e.g., the constellation Columba (the dove) was on the STS-107 patch, the seven stars represent the mission's crew members and "the original seven astronauts who paved the way to make research in space possible." There may be a more symbolic connection to Orion (hunter for knowledge?), but I'll bet that the three belt stars primarily represent the three Apollo crew on each mission. liftoff1I recently obtained two 3-inch "Apollo NASA" patches. The two patches exhibit several differences that I don't find mentioned on the crewpatches.com website. The patch on the left has seven stars in the upper field while the patch on the right shows nine. Also, the contrail from the spacecraft on the left patch doesn't begin on the right hand side of the moon whereas the contrail on the right patch does. I know next to nothing about patches and am wondering how may variations of this 3" patch might exist.Editor's note: Threads merged.spaced outAre these both bare cloth back versions? I don't try to cover modern plastic backed versions on my site.liftoff1Yes, they are bare cloth backed.spaced outLooking at the more detailed image I think the example on the left is simply an error patch, with a couple of white thread elements not executed in the design.lucspaceAB Emblem has produced a new 4-inch version of the official NASA Apollo logo.This is a mix of print and embroidery, which I don't like. What's more, they did not use the original NASA art, adding "realistic" details in the Moon.With the 50th anniversary coming up, I had been planning to produce a fully embroidered version faithful to the original design, but now am not convinced it would be worth while. Any comments?vanerieNor am I a fan of printed patches, so have not ordered it.I would be interested in a fully embroidered patch if it is different enough from everything currently out there.Robert PearlmanHaving now had the chance to see the new 4" patch in person, I rather like it. The combination of print and embroidery, coupled with the moon, Earth and "A" being raised off the surface produces a striking 3D effect.LiemboWhy is the moon orange? Is it the photo or was it executed in that color? It looks more like Mars. Robert PearlmanIt borrows the color from the art, more of an orange-yellow.SXPatchesI acquired this Apollo insignia patch from someone that worked at North American Aviation and was given this patch in 1971 or 1972. I have seen one other patch like this in the last 12 months. Can anyone verify its origin or manufacturer?SXPatchesThis 2-inch embroidered patch, from an unknown maker, is the smallest merrowed-edge tailed plastic-back replica patch in my collection. I still admire the detail achieved.SXPatchesChris Spain noted on his Crew Patches website that John Bisney believes this patch was commissioned by the Boy Scouts of America.I acquired the following patch, which I believe validates John Bisney's assumption.
There may be a more symbolic connection to Orion (hunter for knowledge?), but I'll bet that the three belt stars primarily represent the three Apollo crew on each mission.
The patch on the left has seven stars in the upper field while the patch on the right shows nine. Also, the contrail from the spacecraft on the left patch doesn't begin on the right hand side of the moon whereas the contrail on the right patch does.
I know next to nothing about patches and am wondering how may variations of this 3" patch might exist.
Editor's note: Threads merged.
This is a mix of print and embroidery, which I don't like. What's more, they did not use the original NASA art, adding "realistic" details in the Moon.
With the 50th anniversary coming up, I had been planning to produce a fully embroidered version faithful to the original design, but now am not convinced it would be worth while. Any comments?
I would be interested in a fully embroidered patch if it is different enough from everything currently out there.
I acquired the following patch, which I believe validates John Bisney's assumption.
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