Neil Armstrong’s Apollo 11 beta cloth mission patch, with letter of authenticity
This Apollo 11 Beta Cloth Mission Insignia was originally part of The Armstrong Family Collection™. A 9″ square cloth with a 3.375″ color Apollo 11 mission insignia at the center. Celebrate 40 years of excellence in honoring America’s legends and inspiring tomorrow’s innovators with us!
All bids from this auction are donations to the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Learn more about ASF.
About the cause
In 2024, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation celebrates its 40th Anniversary! This year, we project selecting and awarding 71 Astronaut Scholars with each scholar receiving up to $15,000 in scholarship funding and participation in our annual Innovators Symposium & Gala, featuring the Neil Armstrong™ Award of Excellence.
About the reward
This Apollo 11 Beta Cloth Mission Insignia was originally part of The Armstrong Family Collection™. A 9″ square cloth with a 3.375″ color Apollo 11 mission insignia at center. Beta cloth is a fire proof material woven from teflon coated glass fibres. It was supplied to NASA by the Owens Corning Corporation for use as the outer layer of the Apollo space suits and in-flight garments worn by the astronauts. It is CAG Certified and displayed in a sealed and numbered archival holder. It also includes a Statement of Provenance signed by Neil Armstrong’s sons, Rick and Mark who sold this item in 2019.
An authentic Apollo 11 mission patch, commemorating our finest moment. This collector’s gem was part of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission, humanity’s first moon landing. Not only a milestone in space exploration, this journey connected us all and expanded humanity’s horizons and pushed the limits of what was once thought possible.
This patch offers enthusiasts a rare connection to the moment Armstrong took that historic step onto the moon, and it’s a nod to the unforgettable words that resonated around the world. Neil Armstrong, a hero, captained the Apollo 11 spacecraft, leaving his mark not just on the moon, but in the hearts and minds of those who dream beyond our planet.
For aficionados of space memorabilia, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of the legacy that Neil Armstrong and Apollo 11 left behind. Armstrong’s bravery, leadership, and pioneering spirit encapsulate the essence of exploration, making this piece a must-have for collectors passionate about the golden era of space travel. It is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Armstrong family.
🚀 BONUS
The reward also includes a numbered copy of MARKETING THE MOON signed by its authors David Meerman Scott, Richard Jurek and by Gene Cernan, commander of Apollo 17 and the last man to walk on the moon, who wrote the foreword. This is copy number 3 of an illustrated, groundbreaking book about the greatest marketing effort of its time. This hardcover book, in limited edition slipcover, chronicles the extraordinary efforts and culture-changing work of the thousands of people who brought us the space age. Find out more at www.marketingthemoon.com
Shipping and other important information
- Item size: The patch is a 9″ square cloth.
- Authenticity: includes a Letter of Provenance signed by Mark and Rick Armstrong, a certificate of authenticity issued by CAG
- Shipping: Shipping via USPS included.
- Taxes: The recipient is responsible for any applicable taxes, duties, or fees associated with the receipt or use of this item.
- Buyer’s Premium: There are no additional hammer fees or buyer’s premiums applied to this auction.
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