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Topic: Sources for purchasing space mission patches
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spkjb
Member Posts: 144
From: Merritt Island, Florida USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 08-20-2013 06:49 PM
   
I wish to buy some patches (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo) to frame with various photographs and prints. Can you recommend resources to purchase and advantages/disadvantages of different quality patches. Since these patches are just an adjunct to the item, I assume they would not need to be "premier" patches. However, if the cost of the better ones is not that different from the lesser patches then I would consider buying the more expensive ones. |
Go4Launch
Member Posts: 542
From: Seminole, Fla.
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-20-2013 08:08 PM
Get the recent AB Emblem Gemini remakes, and Lion Bros. for Apollo. You can find these on eBay fairly regularly. If you're going for authenticity, of course, Mercury had no patches (other than the NASA meatball). |
onesmallstep
Member Posts: 1310
From: Staten Island, New York USA
Registered: Nov 2007
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posted 08-21-2013 09:47 AM
For completeness, be sure to get two 'unofficial' Gemini patches: the Gemini 3/Molly Brown put out by Gusmobile and the Jim McDivitt-approved Gemini 4 'eagle' available thru Novaspace. The Gemini 3 may be a little hard to get. As for Mercury, you can use the 'Mercury 7' program symbol and maybe the artwork created for the MA-6, -7 and -8 spacecraft by the late Cece Bibby. |
SparkR_13
Member Posts: 102
From: Martinsburg, WV 25401, USA
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 08-21-2013 01:46 PM
If you would care to send me your mailing address, I will send you some extras I have at no charge to get you started on your project. — Stephen |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1309
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 08-21-2013 02:31 PM
quote:
Originally posted by onesmallstep:
...Be sure to get two 'unofficial' Gemini patches: the Gemini 3/Molly Brown put out by Gusmobile and the Jim McDivitt-approved Gemini 4 'eagle' available thru Novaspace.
Those are both great patches and a must for "completists." Here's the Novaspace GT-4 page.John Berry's Gusmobile Memorabilia page appears to have gone dark, but here's the cS thread on the "Molly Brown" patch if it helps. |
mooncollector
Member Posts: 104
From: Alabama, USA
Registered: Feb 2011
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posted 08-22-2013 09:17 PM
I followed an old PayPal link on the "Molly Brown" patches about 4-5 months ago and John Berry still had them available. It is worth a try to contact him and see if he has more. The web page is gone, though. |
dogcrew5369
Member Posts: 750
From: Statesville, NC
Registered: Mar 2009
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posted 08-22-2013 10:33 PM
I always put in a word for Joe Fricano and his Skyforce Space Patches site. Lots of patches and free shipping. He's a great guy I love doing business with. |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 596
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 08-23-2013 02:23 AM
Ditto on Joe Fricano and Skyforce Space Patches. I've had many conversations with Joe. He's a great guy and runs his business like you're a friend. And if you're looking for "official" patches, he only sells AB's or recognized commemoratives. |
spkjb
Member Posts: 144
From: Merritt Island, Florida USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 08-23-2013 06:49 PM
Thanks to All for their input on my request. |
vidoz
Member Posts: 82
From: Italy
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted 08-26-2013 07:04 PM
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Originally posted by mooncollector:
It is worth a try to contact him and see if he has more. The web page is gone, though.
Could you let me know how to contact John Berry, please? I emailed you but got it back. Thank you in advance for your time! |
spaced out
Member Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-27-2013 06:34 AM
I note that one of John Berry's GT3 replica patches is up for sale on eBay here. |
SleeBaudrons
Member Posts: 16
From: Scotland
Registered: Sep 2012
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posted 08-27-2013 03:51 PM
I agree that Joe Fricano's Skyforce store is the best place for AB Emblems patches. As another member has said, his prices are low and there are no shipping costs. I would also like to put a word in for Stewart Aviation. Although their website is pretty basic, they send out a paper catalogue that is packed with patches from a variety of sources. On the subject of Gemini patches, Space Boosters UK sell a reproduction Gemini era "meatball" with white border and extended vector. |
vidoz
Member Posts: 82
From: Italy
Registered: Aug 2011
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posted 08-29-2013 05:13 AM
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Originally posted by spaced out:
I note that one of John Berry's GT3 replica patches is up for sale on eBay
Thank you so much, Chris! |
spkjb
Member Posts: 144
From: Merritt Island, Florida USA
Registered: May 2011
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posted 08-29-2013 12:22 PM
Thanks to Sparky (Stephen) for sending me at a great collection of patches! |
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