STS-41B

The STS-41B crew wore the standard AB Emblem embroidered mission emblems on their flight suits and on their in-flight clothing, thus there is no rare 'crew patch' for this mission.

Embroidered Mission Patches

A-B Emblem patch

Worn by crew?

Yes.

Flown?

Yes.

Manufacturer:

A-B Emblem.

Distribution:

Sold as souvenirs.

Dimensions:

5⅞ x 3⅝" / 149 x 93mm.

Type:

Fully embroidered. Stitched border, cut edge.

Scarcity:

Common.

Value:

Minimal value.

The AB Emblem patch was the version used by the crew. Note that some later versions of the AB Emblem patch added a merrowed border to the patch although the design remained otherwise identical.

Lion Brothers patch

Worn by crew?

No.

Flown?

No.

Manufacturer:

Lion Brothers.

Distribution:

Was available commercially.

Dimensions:

6⅛ x 3⅞" / 156 x 98mm.

Type:

Fully embroidered. Stitched border, cut edge.

Scarcity:

Scarce.

Value:

Examples sell for around $15-$30.

The Lion Brothers STS-41B mission patch only exists with a vacuum-sealed plastic backing.

Swissartex patch

Worn by crew?

No.

Flown?

No.

Manufacturer:

Swissartex Emblem Inc.

Distribution:

Sold as souvenirs.

Dimensions:

5½ x 3½" / 139 x 90mm

Type:

Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with 'tail'.

Scarcity:

Uncommon.

Value:

Vintage examples sell for $10-$15.

The vintage version of the Swissartex STS-41B mission patch exists both with a waxy plastic backing and with a vacuum sealed clear plastic coating on the reverse. The fronts of the two versions are virtually identical.

Likely Cape Kennedy Medals patch

Worn by crew?

No.

Flown?

No.

Manufacturer:

Cape Kennedy Medals.

Distribution:

Unknown.

Dimensions:

6 x 4" / 155 x 100mm

Type:

Fully embroidered. Stitched border, cut edge.

Scarcity:

Uncommon.

Value:

Unknown.

This patch is not confirmed as the Cape Kennedy Medals version but seems a very likely candidate.