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Topic: Apollo 11 50th commemorative patch
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lucspace Member Posts: 403 From: Hilversum, The Netherlands Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 05-08-2019 04:44 AM
Few images evoke a feeling of awe like those of astronauts on the moon. Humans on an alien world: it still seems like science fiction but it became a reality already half a century ago.This commemorative patch for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first human mission to the lunar surface uses "the image" as its theme. The patch's 11 cm-wide shape is based on a that of a 1960s television screen: an estimated 600 million people witnessed the first lunar landing watching tv. The central scene of the patch is an astronaut engaged in taking pictures of the lunar surface. To the left, the impressive spectacle of a Saturn V launch is depicted with the image of a proud American flag on the moon immediately next to it. To the right is a view of the Lunar Module underneath three stars representing the crew, and our blue home planet, Earth. The ochre and blue border are taken from the official NASA Apollo 11 patch; the three stars are based on those in the Apollo Program patch. The Earth and the US flag are pictured after the Apollo 11 crew's lunar surface photography. 'APOLLO 11' is executed in the Eurostyle Extended font used throughout Apollo patch designs. The Saturn V's tip and and the lunar lander's leg extend outside the border of the design, symbolising mankind's continued lunar exploration beyond Apollo's achievements - we are soon to return to our celestial neighbour. The patch has been produced in a limited edition of only 200. An additional 11 unique Special Edition patches with individual embedded numbered tags, feature a border executed in gold thread. (See ordering instruction here.) |
KSCartist Member Posts: 2896 From: Titusville, FL USA Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-08-2019 07:59 AM
Beautiful patch Luc! |
Paul J. Brennan Member Posts: 94 From: Linden, CA Registered: May 2019
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posted 05-08-2019 10:41 AM
Beautiful work Luc! I like the call backs to the design of years past. The TV screen design is a perfect way to capture that moment in time. |
Gilbert Member Posts: 1328 From: Carrollton, GA USA Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-08-2019 12:08 PM
Very nice! |
waa49 Member Posts: 91 From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 05-09-2019 09:47 AM
Very nice patch; I immediately ordered a copy. |
Russian Member Posts: 361 From: France Registered: Nov 2012
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posted 05-09-2019 03:11 PM
Great design, Luc! |
davidcwagner Member Posts: 798 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-09-2019 07:26 PM
Love the design because it reminds me of watching the Apollo 11 landing as a kid. |
streetsnake Member Posts: 180 From: Ohio Registered: Oct 2012
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posted 05-09-2019 08:07 PM
Beautiful design. |
Kevin T. Randall Member Posts: 1082 From: Chesham, Bucks UK Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 05-15-2019 07:12 AM
Both my two Apollo 11 1969-2019 patches arrived safely this morning. One with an embedded label numbered 03/11. Many thanks Luc. |
robtheblue Member Posts: 57 From: Market Harborough, Leicestershire, UK Registered: Jun 2018
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posted 05-16-2019 06:41 AM
Received mine today thanks Luc. It really is a beautiful patch |
waa49 Member Posts: 91 From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 05-16-2019 08:52 AM
Received mine today thanks Luc. It really is a beautiful patch. |
Paul J. Brennan Member Posts: 94 From: Linden, CA Registered: May 2019
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posted 05-17-2019 10:48 PM
Just received mine today as well! This is my default 50th anniversary Apollo landing patch! You did a phenomenal job on this one. Thank you! |
SpaceCadet1983 Member Posts: 227 From: United States Registered: May 2012
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posted 05-18-2019 03:06 PM
Received my patch today, Luc. It's a beautiful tribute to what I consider the "golden age" of manned space flight! Well done! |
Cascader Member Posts: 50 From: London, England, UK Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 05-19-2019 05:31 AM
Great patch Luc,like you reminds me of watching Neil Armstrong that morning on TV. |
Mike Dixon Member Posts: 1397 From: Kew, Victoria, Australia Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-19-2019 05:39 AM
The entire school watched it on TV (just before midday Australia time thanks to the reschedule of the moonwalk) and that fired off the passion. |
ddrwilli Member Posts: 62 From: Pataskala, Ohio Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 05-25-2019 12:58 PM
Received my patches today — a limited edition and a special edition with embedded label 01/11. Luc was kind enough to sign the back of both patches for me.The patches are absolutely beautiful — thank you Luc! |
J Blackburn Member Posts: 224 From: Riner, Virginia USA Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 05-28-2019 04:29 PM
Received mine today, beautiful patch Luc!!! |