Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003

posted 11-03-2009 04:21 PM               

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I've just listed the following STS-41F and 51E patches, decals and photos on
Astro-Auction.

• STS-41F patch - AB Emblem version.
  
• STS-41F oversize mystery patch - A possible candidate for the 'missing link' Lion Brothers version. Rare in any case.
  
• STS-51E SwissArtex 'Baudry-only' patch - unusual trimmed patch without the usual added border.
  
• STS-51E 'Baudry-only' decal - rare vintage decal.
  
• STS-51E 'Baudry-only' NASA numbered photo - rare official NASA photo of the mission insignia.
  
• STS-51E 'Baudry-Garn' variant 1 patch - dark blue edge body, dark blue edge tab.
  
• STS-51E 'Baudry-Garn' variant 2 patch - pale blue edge body, dark blue edge tab.
  
• STS-51E 'Baudry-Garn' variant 3 patch - pale blue edge body, pale blue edge tab.
  
• STS-51E 'Baudry-Garn' variant 4 patch - dark blue edge body, pale blue edge tab.
  
• STS-51E 'Baudry-Garn' decal - scarce vintage decal.

The Baudry-Garn patches represent examples of all four possible color combination variants of the patch bodies and tabs. I'd be surprised if many collectors already have all of these.

Happy bidding,
Chris

Posts: 3110
From: Paris, France
Registered: Aug 2003