LOT #40418 |
Sold on Apr 18, 2013 for: Not Sold
Apollo 11 Embroidered "Bio-Garment" Mission Insignia Crew Patch Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Mod...
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Description
Apollo 11 Embroidered "Bio-Garment" Mission Insignia Crew Patch Originally from the Personal Collection of Mission Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, Signed, with Signed COA. A beautiful 4" diameter patch made by Texas Art Embroidery as worn by the crew on their Biological Isolation Garments. The familiar design, originally by Collins (and modified by NASA), depicts an eagle carrying an olive branch in his claws about to land on the moon. It is signed on the verso: "Michael Collins". Excellent condition.Included with this lot is a Certificate of Authenticity from Novaspace signed by Kim Poor stating, in full: "This Apollo 11 'bio-garment' patch is a high-fidelity version worn on the crew's 'bio-garments', isolation overalls worn in the biological isolation facility. It is among the rarest of Apollo 11 patches. It is authentically signed by Michael Collins and is from his collection."
Auction Info
2013 April 18 Space Exploration Signature Auction - Dallas #6095 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2013
18th
Thursday
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