Crew Patch reference guide

What is a
Crew Patch?

Embroidered
Patches

Beta Cloth
Patches

Lion Brothers
Space Patches

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	The STS-41C 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-41C AB Emblem patch

Worn by crew?	Yes.
Flown?	Yes.

Manufacturer:	AB Emblem
Distribution:	Sold as souvenirs.
Dimensions:	4" / 103mm across
Type:	Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with tail.
Scarcity:	Common.
Value:	Minimal value.

Notes:	The AB Emblem patch was the version used by the crew.


Patch id:	STS-41C Lion Brothers patch

Worn by crew?	No.
Flown?	No.

Manufacturer:	Lion Brothers
Distribution:	Was available commercially.
Dimensions:	4" / 102mm across
Type:	Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with tail.
Scarcity:	Scarce.
Value:	Examples sell for around $15-$30.

Notes:	The Lion Brothers STS-41C mission patch only exists with a plastic backing. It features a paler yellow thread than the other versions, contrasting with a much darker blue fill for the background space.


Patch id:	STS-41C Swissartex patch

Worn by crew?	No.
Flown?	No.

Manufacturer:	Swissartex Emblem Inc.
Distribution:	Sold as souvenirs.
Dimensions:	4" / 102mm across
Type:	Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with tail.
Scarcity:	Uncommon.
Value:	Vintage examples sell for $10-$15.

Notes:	The vintage version of the Swissartex STS-41C 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. The patch has a distinctive ridged fill pattern to the dark blue background space.


Patch id:	STS-41C Cape Kennedy Medals patch

Worn by crew?	No.
Flown?	No.

Manufacturer:	Cape Kennedy Medals
Distribution:	Unknown.
Dimensions:	4" / 100mm across
Type:	Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with tail.
Scarcity:	Uncommon.
Value:	Unknown.

Notes:	The Cape Kennedy Medals patch uses a distinctive orange color for the arms of the sun/star.


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