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Topic: ISS Expedition 57 insignia
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Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 08-10-2018 03:38 PM
   
There are now seven date codes used/found on these now obsolete, (due to the Soyuz MS-10 abort), AB Emblem Expedition 57 (5 crew names) patches. All have the patch design number 294788 and the A-B Emblem name and "crown" emblem. Three of the seven patches also have "Made In China" under the "A-B Emblem" name on the labels. - 0418 55 (USA) (Sample patch)
- 0518 55 (USA) (Sample patch)
- 5/18 20 (USA) (Crew batch)
- 05/1840 + Made In China
- 7/18 20 (USA)
- 07/1840 + Made In China
- 10/1840 + Made In China (production run cut short)
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Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 51755
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-17-2018 04:21 PM
Revised Expedition 57 insignia after the Soyuz MS-10 launch failure. |
lucspace
Member Posts: 516
From: Hilversum, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 10-18-2018 01:53 AM
Any idea whether AB Emblem will produce this version? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 51755
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 10-18-2018 07:03 PM
AB Emblem will be producing a new Expedition 57 patch, but it may be December before it is available, per Joe Fricano at SkyForce Space Patches. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 11-27-2018 11:08 AM
The latest e-mail message from AB Emblem today is: The new Expedition 57 has been approved, but we will not be stocking it until the astronauts office places their order. |
PowerCat
Member Posts: 215
From: Herington, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 12-03-2018 05:45 AM
While watching the NASA coverage of today's launch, they briefly showed the new Expedition 57 patch on the screen that includes today's crew launched successfully to ISS. |
Jacques van Oene
Member Posts: 890
From: Houten, The Netherlands
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted 12-13-2018 09:04 AM
ISS Expedition 57 patch on the space station: 
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waa49
Member Posts: 201
From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 12-24-2018 07:27 AM
Is there any information when the ISS Expedition 57 patch with six names (Soyuz MS-09 and Soyuz MS-11 crews) will be produced (A-B Emblem/NASA/or)? |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 12-24-2018 09:57 AM
The Expedition 57 six crew names patches are in production right now along with the Expedition 58 three crew names patches. But there is no firm release date for either as yet.All I got from AB Emblem was that once they have supplied the Astronaut Office, NASA and Roscosmos with their orders, then they will release them to their agents first and then to the general public through their website. This will probably be during January or in early February 2019. |
nelyubov
Member Posts: 142
From: USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-24-2018 11:50 AM
Will the three name Expedition 57 patch be produced or only the new six name version? |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 12-24-2018 12:43 PM
No, the production runs for Expedition 57 three crew name patches have all been cancelled. There were only a few prototype/sample/crew batch patches produced, probably 50 or less?If anyone knows the patch design number and the date code(s) used on the three crew names version patch, could you let me know, or post a back image/photo here? Many thanks. Update 03-01-19: Released today with P/D # 402600 date code(s) unknown at this time. |
waa49
Member Posts: 201
From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 12-25-2018 07:33 AM
Oh, what a bad news. The official NASA photo shows three people and the corresponding logo. Most of the time, the ISS Expedition 57 consisted of three crewmembers. Why should not this logo/patch be available to the public?One should audition at the NASA/A-B Emblem to cause a rethink. The unusual mission from start to finish earned three patches. |
nelyubov
Member Posts: 142
From: USA
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 12-25-2018 08:47 AM
This is one of the reason why I slowly have moved away from patch collecting. They create real rare patches in small batches that will never surface unless you have money and the average collector has a hole in their collections. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 12-25-2018 10:38 AM
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Originally posted by waa49:
The unusual mission from start to finish earned three patches.
With the current new six crew names version, that will make five different patches for this ISS Expedition 57. - Original 6 crew names with Epps 278722 and 279891
- Revised 6 crew names with Aunon-Chancellor 291458
- 5 crew names with Tikhonov removed 294788
- 3 crew names Aunon-Chancellor, Gerst, Prokopyev 402600 / 406200
- 6 crew names Kononenok, McClain, Saint-Jacques added 406803
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waa49
Member Posts: 201
From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 01-03-2019 02:50 PM
AB Emblem information: The three name Expedition 57 patch is now available on the website. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 01-03-2019 03:27 PM
You have got your wish. But this Expedition 57 three crew names version is an obsolete patch, so I think it will be short lived. So get in quick to secure your example(s).  |
Liembo
Member Posts: 851
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 01-03-2019 05:39 PM
Special thanks to A-B Emblem who were very responsive to inquiries about making this variation available to collectors. |
lunarrv15
Member Posts: 1359
From: Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 01-07-2019 11:22 AM
Today, my five crew and three crew emblem patch arrived.One of ten five name patch has 294788 0418 55 AB Emblem. The other have 294788 107 1840 Made in China. The three name patch has 402600 AB Emblem 1/19 20. |
Liembo
Member Posts: 851
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 01-07-2019 03:35 PM
Here are the ones I received today. It looks like I have a transposed SKU number (406200). It's also notable that it's the larger size format like the earlier versions. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 01-15-2019 03:30 PM
Today I have received from lunarrv15 confirmation of the Expedition 57 patches he received from AB Emblem. They are: - 5 crew names 294788 A-B Emblem 0418 55 (USA) Sample patch (new)
- 5 crew names 294788 A-B Emblem Made In China 10/1840 (not 107 1840)
- 3 crew names 406200 A-B Emblem 12/18 20 (USA) same as Liem's above.
- 3 crew names 402600 A-B Emblem 1/19 20 (USA)
Update 6th June 2021:
- 3 crew names 402600 A-B Emblem 2/19 20 (USA) Nick D.
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waa49
Member Posts: 201
From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 02-03-2019 06:15 AM
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Originally posted by Kevin T. Randall:
This will probably be during January or in early February 2019.
Is there any new delivery data? |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 02-04-2019 04:05 AM
No I have heard nothing new concerning the new Expedition 57 six crew names patches.Update on 12th February: I have received an e-mail from AB Emblem: If this is the 6-name version that you are referring to, we are working on this one. It was never an official NASA design, so it will be listed as unofficial. That is it, nothing as to the possible release date for this new Expedition 57 six crew name patch. No SKU patch design number, and no date code. Though reading between the lines it looks like it will be 2/19 20 (February 2019 USA)?The question is which of the five versions of the Expedition 57 patches is the official one? |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 03-04-2019 11:22 AM
The Expedition 57 (unofficial) six crew names version patch has finally been released today and put up for sale on the AB Emblem website. The SKU patch design number is 406803, the date code(s) are not yet confirmed (but probably will be 2/19 20).This is a limited edition issue, as it has gone straight onto their "Lost In Space" page. Update 5th March: Now showing "Sold Out". That's just less than 24 hours on sale. |
Cascader
Member Posts: 62
From: London, England, UK
Registered: Oct 2010
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posted 03-05-2019 07:51 AM
Thanks for the heads up about the six crew patch. Seems like I bought one just in time. |
PowerCat
Member Posts: 215
From: Herington, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-05-2019 11:15 AM
I ordered my six name update yesterday as well and they were going fast it seemed. |
lunarrv15
Member Posts: 1359
From: Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-05-2019 12:57 PM
Probable low production patch. Have my amount.  |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 03-05-2019 01:48 PM
Could I ask you gents to confirm the date code(s) used by posting it here, when you receive your Expedition 57 six crew 406803 patches? Many thanks. It will be a few weeks before I will receive mine. |
lunarrv15
Member Posts: 1359
From: Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-07-2019 01:38 PM
My bundle arrived. They all have 406803 AB EMBLEM 2/19 20. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 03-07-2019 03:53 PM
That's the date code (2/19 20) I thought it would be. Many thanks for your confirmation John.I've just received a second conformation of this 2/19 20 date code in a photo. Embedded label is up side down on the patch.
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Ronpur
Member Posts: 1260
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 03-08-2019 11:09 PM
Is there any word on if they intend to do a few more six-name version? I missed them. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 03-09-2019 12:43 AM
I've heard nothing official from AB Emblem yet, but I have a feeling we will see a second batch of these unofficial Expedition 57 six crew name patches. Either another batch manufactured at Weaverville, or a batch made in China?I have sent an e-mail to AB Emblem requesting information. If I hear back from them, I will post their reply here. |
PowerCat
Member Posts: 215
From: Herington, KS, USA
Registered: Feb 2006
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posted 03-09-2019 02:32 AM
My Expedition 57 six person patch has the same code as above. Just got it yesterday. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 03-12-2019 09:42 AM
I have received a reply e-mail back from AB Emblem concerning the "unofficial" Expedition 57 six crew names patches, 406803 A-B Emblem 2/19 20.All that were produced in February were sold out on 5th March, and no more were planned to be made. But if enough collectors who missed out on the first batch would like to receive one or more of these "unofficial" Expedition 57 patches, then another production run could be made at the end of March. So it is up to you cS members/patch collectors who would like a further production run to be manufactured, to let AB Emblem or me know (by e-mail), how many extra patches would be required? Bearing in mind the minimum production run is for 50 patches. We have a week to decide. |
waa49
Member Posts: 201
From: Neu-Isenburg, Germany, Hessen
Registered: Sep 2015
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posted 03-12-2019 11:39 AM
I missed out on the first batch on 5th March and would like to receive one of these "unofficial" Expedition 57 patches, so I want another production run if possible. |
lunarrv15
Member Posts: 1359
From: Cincinnati, Ohio, Hamilton
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-12-2019 01:53 PM
Well, if AB will make more unofficial patches if there are demands for them, then I ask another production of the first patch with Epps that I missed. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 03-12-2019 02:08 PM
The first "Epps" version of this Expedition 57 patch was an "official" NASA patch. NASA put a production stop on those patches when Jeanette Epps was replaced by Serena Aunon-Chancellor. So there is no chance of another production run of those Epps patches, unless they are done in error like the Expedition 56 Epps patches 286236 with date code 08/18 01. Sorry John. |
ddrwilli
Member Posts: 79
From: Pataskala, Ohio
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 03-12-2019 02:38 PM
I missed out on both Expedition 57 and 56 Epps patches - if there's a chance that there could be another run of Expedition 56 Epps patches then I am speaking up for it.I am also speaking up for an "unofficial" Expedition 57 patch. |
vanerie
Member Posts: 86
From: Outer Banks, North Carolina
Registered: Sep 2016
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posted 03-12-2019 02:54 PM
I would also like to see an "unofficial" re-run of the Epps Expedition 57 patch. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1572
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 03-12-2019 03:19 PM
I have put that request for another production run on the Expedition 57 (Epps) 279891 patches to AB Emblem, and I'm now awaiting their reply. (But I am not holding my breath). |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 51755
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 03-12-2019 04:07 PM
I can appreciate the desire of collectors who would still like to add the Epps-version patch(es) to their collection, but object to another run being produced.The original sale was of patches left over from before Epps was removed from the flight. It was a choice between selling or discarding them, the latter resulting in AB Emblem having to absorb their production costs. A re-run of the patches though, would be a conscious effort to benefit from Epps' misfortune, both by AB Emblem and by the collectors placing the order. That seems wrong to me. There is also a concern about what separates collecting from hoarding, the inherit challenge of assembling a set, but that is secondary to the above. |
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