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The STS-41D 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 STS-41D patch

A-B Emblem patch

Worn by crew?
Yes.
Flown?
Yes.
Manufacturer:
A-B Emblem.
Distribution:
Sold as souvenirs.
Dimensions:
4" / 104mm across.
Type:
Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with tail.
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 STS-41D patch

Lion Brothers patch

Worn by crew?
No.
Flown?
No.
Manufacturer:
Lion Brothers.
Distribution:
Was available commercially.
Dimensions:
4⅛" / 106mm.
Type:
Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with tail.
Scarcity:
Scarce.
Value:
Examples sell for around $15-$30.

The Lion Brothers STS-41D mission patch only exists with a vacuum-sealed plastic backing. The design features a much larger ship than any other version.

Swissartex STS-41D patch

Swissartex patch

Worn by crew?
No.
Flown?
No.
Manufacturer:
Swissartex Emblem Inc.
Distribution:
Sold as souvenirs.
Dimensions:
4¼" / 108mm.
Type:
Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with 'tail'.
Scarcity:
Uncommon.
Value:
Vintage examples sell for $10-$15.

The vintage version of the Swissartex STS-41D 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 uses a much lighter blue thread for the background fill than the designs of the other manufacturers.

Cape Kennedy Medals STS-41D patch

Cape Kennedy Medals patch

Worn by crew?
No.
Flown?
No.
Manufacturer:
Cape Kennedy Medals.
Distribution:
Unknown.
Dimensions:
4" / 104mm across.
Type:
Fully embroidered. Merrowed edge with tail.
Scarcity:
Uncommon.
Value:
Unknown.

The Cape Kennedy Medals patch has very crudely stitched artwork.

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