posted September 01, 2008 06:58 PM               

Honoring Apollo artist Allen E. Stevens and in commemoration
of the 40th anniversary of the Apollo Program

Many people admired the beautiful artwork of the mission emblems during the Apollo Program. Until recently the general public was unaware of the identity of the artist who designed four of the early mission emblems. The crews of Apollo 1, Apollo 7, Apollo 9 and Apollo 10 wore the work of artist Allen S. Stevens.

But before the final designs were arrived at, Mr. Stevens painted many draft designs. Working with each crew Stevens evolved the draft designs into the final patch that the astronauts wore during their missions. While not selected as the official mission emblem Stevens also created designs for Apollo 8, Apollo 11, Apollo 12 and Apollo 17.

Tim Gagnon, portrait and graphic artist of Titusville, FL who has worked with two flight crews to design their patches, has organized this commemorative set of Apollo Mission Emblem drafts in tribute to the man whose work inspired many. This will be a set of seven 4" fully embroidered patches.

All proceeds from the sale of the patches will benefit the U.S. Space Walk of Fame Foundation, in part to include Allen Stevens' name on their Project Apollo Monument.

For more information about Stevens' designs, see: The Apollo emblems of Al Stevens

Note* We will need to pre-sell at least 50 sets. No checks will be deposited until the order is placed.

posted September 03, 2008 04:46 AM               

The goal is to release each patch on the 40th anniversary of it's mission. Due to the later than planned "kick-off" the patch for Apollo 7 and Apollo 8 will be released in December, 2008. The others are as follows:

• Apollo 9 - March, 2009
  
• Apollo 10 - May, 2009
  
• Apollo 11 - July, 2009
  
• Apollo 12 - Novemeber, 2009
  
• Apollo 17 - December, 2009*

The company which embroiders my commemorative set is making these patches. I considered other companies but this one provided the quickest lead time and least expensive price per patch - which in turn will allow us to donate more to the SWOF.

We still need to pre-sell 50 sets as this is the minimum order for patches.

I don't accept PayPal sorry. Either send in your personal check if you've done business with me in the past, a bank check or money order or for our friends in Europe another option (which has been done in the past) is to send cash in a registered letter that I have to sign for.

The patches will be mailed in the (Domestic or International) Flat Rate Priority Envelope along with a Delivery Confirmation tracking number.

posted September 08, 2008 09:35 AM               

The reason I'm telling you this is because the original plan was to mail out each patch on or near their 40th anniversary (with Apollo 17 in Dec, 2009.) To do this for Apollo 7/8 (Dec, 2008) I need to place the embroidery order by mid-October at the latest.

If by then I do not have 50 pre-sold sets, then all monies will be returned and the project canceled.

I don't want you to think that these sets will be held in inventory for future orders. This is a one-shot deal in an effort to raise funds for the SWOF. I sure would like to be successful but I won't if there isn't enough interest.

posted September 27, 2008 03:31 PM               

Once I fill the orders as planned, I will have patches left which will be sold and all proceeds going to honoring Mr. Stevens on the Apollo Monument. Once that is accomplished any other funds raised will be donated to the SWOF.

posted September 29, 2008 05:07 AM               

There will only be 50 patches made of each design. So if you want to get in on this project, now is the time.

posted October 17, 2008 10:11 AM               

For those of you who have supported this project, you will receive all of the patches and info sheets in one mailing. I expect to be able to make this happen before Thanksgiving.

posted December 01, 2008 01:53 PM               

Haven't decided which is my favorite one, but I'm leaning towards the Apollo 11 patch.