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Topic: European Space Agency (ESA) shoulder patch
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carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 08-28-2012 11:31 AM
  
European Space Agency (ESA) shoulder patchFor the first time in ESA's history, we are proud to announce that the original ESA astronaut shoulder patch is now available to order. This version, with the ESA logo and 19 Member State flags, is exactly as worn by current ESA astronauts and first worn by Andre Kuipers during training for his ESA PromISSe mission in 2011. The original provider, the German company Quadrotem, has been licensed to produce these for sale to the public and by ESA-authorised vendors.  Ordering details:
1-10 patches cost 8,00 Euro per patch (not including postage - please call or email for details) A wholesale price for larger orders has been agreed (minimum 50 patches) at 5,63 Euro per patch (not including tax and postage) Contact:
Michael Scholl-Röntgen
Quadrotem Werbeagentur GmbH
Georgsplatz 8
50676 Köln Phone +49 221 789678-72
Email mroentgen@quadrotem.de Cheers and best wishes — Carl, ESA |
hoorenz
Member Posts: 671
From: The Netherlands
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 08-28-2012 02:36 PM
Congratulations Carl. One more step closer to full availability of ESA patches! |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 08-28-2012 03:45 PM
Cheers, Erik, yes we're working to hopefully produce patches of earlier ESA missions with our original suppliers. |
lm5eagle
Member Posts: 379
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Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 08-29-2012 06:46 AM
Carl, I've been waiting a long time for something like this. This is most welcome news and I wish you success in continuing this initiative. Between your role as Editor of ESA Bulletin and what you have undertaken here, we are fortunate in having you serving our needs. Thank you very much. |
benguttery
Member Posts: 542
From: Fort Worth, TX, USA
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 09-08-2012 04:00 PM
Does anyone know any details about these? I have not heard back from this fellow. |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 09-08-2012 05:04 PM
Well, they are around, I was mailing with Michael last week. I had an advance order made up 2-3 weeks ago, but the main run should be ready by now. I'll call them on Monday. |
lm5eagle
Member Posts: 379
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Registered: Jul 2007
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posted 09-08-2012 08:24 PM
Michael emailed me last week to say that he expects the patches to be available by week 38. |
ddrwilli
Member Posts: 26
From: Pataskala, Ohio
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 09-14-2012 02:21 PM
I also got the same reply early last week. Mr. Scholl-Röntgen went on to say that the price will be 10,80 Euro (a little over $14) and that payment is to be made by Moneytransfer (wire transfer). However, my bank charges a $35 fee for wire transfers regardless of the amount of the transfer. In other words, if I order one patch the fee is going to be more than twice the cost of the patch! I replied to Mr. Scholl-Röntgen the next day and asked if another form of payment would be accepted. So far, no answer. |
Bull_Eckert
Member Posts: 17
From: Cadiz, Spain
Registered: Jun 2008
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posted 11-16-2012 04:32 AM
I received the ESA patch yesterday. I ordered one on Oct. 25 (my bank charged me around 4 Euro for the money transfer). The patch (see the image below) is 3.15" wide and 5.11" long (8 x 13 cm):
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Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 698
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-16-2012 11:10 AM
Maybe I can do a large order and order patches for members of collectSPACE, that would save on shipping costs. |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 698
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-19-2012 03:51 AM
Okay, I have a total price now on what it would cost "me" (spacepatches.nl) to order these for you.Price for one patch would be 9 Euro + shipping... |
Philip
Member Posts: 4722
From: Brussels, BELGIUM
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-19-2012 09:16 AM
How can these be ordered? |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 698
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-19-2012 11:33 AM
You can order them by sending an e-mail to: mail@spacepatches.nl (you can NOT order them through our website). |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 290
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 11-19-2012 12:55 PM
Just emailed...Thanks Jacques for all you do for the community! |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-21-2012 10:52 AM
Thanks Jacques, nice initiative! |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 698
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 11-27-2012 10:47 AM
I received the ESA flag patches, so you can now place your order...This weekend I will be sending patch collectors, who are on my e-mail list, an e-mail for the order of the Soyuz TMA-07M crew patch and for the ESA flag patch. If you are NOT on my e-mail list and would like to buy an ESA flag patch please send an e-mail to: mail@spacepatches.nl Price for the ESA-flag patch is 9 EURO + shipping. I accept PayPal. |
dcfowler1
Member Posts: 23
From: Eugene, OR
Registered: May 2006
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posted 11-27-2012 11:01 PM
I note that Poland has now accessioned ESA as of Nov 19, so they'll have to make another one.... |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 11-28-2012 03:47 PM
Indeed we did. Better order your 19-flag version now, before we switch to the 20-flag version (already designed)... |
spaceman
Member Posts: 887
From: Walsall, West Midlands, UK
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 01-16-2013 01:39 PM
The ESA 20 nation flag patch design can be seen on a shirt here. |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 01-16-2013 04:39 PM
Yes, Nick - our supplier producing the clothing has been authorised to produce a version of the patch for these items only. But the 'real' ESA astronaut patch, as supplied to EAC, is still only available from Quadrotem in Germany. |
johntosullivan
Member Posts: 119
From: Cork, Cork, Ireland
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 01-17-2013 04:33 AM
€90 for a round neck tshirt?!? Ouch! (Are they flown-in-space?) |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 1481
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 01-17-2013 07:30 AM
Those prices are crazy! |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 01-18-2013 04:07 AM
Quadrotem now have ESA's 20 Member State patches available, following Poland joining Europe's space agency last November.Note the 19-flag version will be available while stocks last, for collectors, but officially we have switched to the 20-flag version. Quadrotem can also now accept PayPal orders.
Contact for more details: mroentgen@quadrotem.de. |
Cascader
Member Posts: 10
From: London,England, UK
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 01-18-2013 12:38 PM
Just had email back from Germany to say "20 flag patches not available until middle to late February" |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 01-18-2013 01:26 PM
Okay thanks, will call them next week. We had the official ESA batch delivered this week I'm told, and we gave the go-ahead for release. Please bear with us! |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 698
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 01-19-2013 02:04 AM
The (50) 19 flag version patches I ordered for collectors are sold out. I can do the same for for the 20 flag version if there is interest.Editor's note: E-mail if interested. |
johntosullivan
Member Posts: 119
From: Cork, Cork, Ireland
Registered: Oct 2005
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posted 01-21-2013 08:09 AM
Count me in. |
mama04
Member Posts: 120
From: Haarlem, N-H, Netherlands
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 01-21-2013 08:11 AM
Count me in for 3 patches as well Jacques! |
Spacemac
Member Posts: 41
From: Schererville, Indiana, united states
Registered: May 2009
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posted 01-21-2013 12:58 PM
I would probably like to get the new 20 member patch also |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 01-24-2013 03:26 PM
As Cascader mentioned earlier, we've been notified that there is a delay on the delivery of the 20-flag patches. Michael at Quadrotem explained that they found a quality issue on the last batch, so are producing another batch. These will be ready in a couple of weeks. I'm glad they spotted this, and we appreciate their attention to detail and intent to give us a great product. Again, I hope you understand and please bear with us. |
carl walker
Member Posts: 154
From: Netherlands
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 02-15-2013 12:57 PM
The correct 20-flag patches were delivered to EAC yesterday, you can now order your items, thanks for your patience! |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 698
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 02-26-2013 02:38 PM
For anyone who wants to order an official patch through spacepatches.nl, you can do so now. I received the patches today and welcome your order.Just send an e-mail to: mail@spacepatches.nl |
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