Lot 27: Apollo 13 Beta Cloth Patch FLOWN to the Moon by James Lovell
Apollo 13 commander James Lovell has certified that this mission insignia was flown on-board the flight's Command Module Odyssey during its perilous trip around the Moon, April 11-17, 1970. It was carried in his Personal Preference Kit (PPK).
The insignia was printed on fire proof Beta cloth-glass fibers coated with Teflon. This is the same material that was used as the outer layer of his spacesuit.
The patch is presented with a circular-cut matt, suitable for framing. Lovell has inscribed the matt and affixed a signed statement of authenticity to its reverse.
The above patch is presented for illustration purposes. The actual patch and inscription may differ in appearance.
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The auction concluded on June 9, 2007 at 10:00 pm EDT.
Bids: 26 Winning Bid: $6400 Bidder: PaddleNum_524