Crew Patch reference guide

What is a
Crew Patch?

Embroidered
Patches

Beta Cloth
Patches

Lion Brothers
Space Patches

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	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


Patch id:	STS-41B AB Emblem patch

Worn by crew?	Yes.
Flown?	Yes.

Manufacturer:	AB Emblem
Distribution:	Sold as souvenirs.
Dimensions:	5⅞ x 3⅝" / 149 x 93mm
Type:	Fully embroidered. Stitched border, cut edge.
Scarcity:	Common.
Value:	Minimal value.

Notes:	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.


Patch id:	STS-41B 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.

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


Patch id:	STS-41B 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. Merowed border with tail.
Scarcity:	Uncommon.
Value:	Vintage examples sell for $10-$15.

Notes:	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.


Patch id:	STS-41B likely Cape Kennedy Medals patch

Worn by crew?	No.
Flown?	No.

Manufacturer:	Likely Cape Kennedy Medals
Distribution:	Unknown.
Dimensions:	6 x 4" / 155 x 100mm
Type:	Fully embroidered. Stitched border, cut edge.
Scarcity:	Uncommon.
Value:	Unknown.

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


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