Flown printed fabric American flag patch worn on Jack Lousma's PBI S1030A Ejection Escape suit during the launch and landing of the Columbia's STS-3 mission, 6.25 x 4.25, signed and flight-certified on the reverse in blue ballpoint, "Worn on STS-3, Jack Lousma, CDR STS-3." Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity, in part: "This is to certify that the accompanying STS-3 Flight Suit U.S. Flag Patch was flown aboard the Columbia STS-3 Shuttle and worn by me on my PBI S1030A Ejection Escape Suit during launch at the Kennedy Space Center and landing at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico...It was the policy of NASA and the Crew Systems Division to present each astronaut with the patches that were attached to our space flight suits. This...U.S. flag patch was attached to the left shoulder sleeve portion of my Dark Gold...Ejection Escape Suit." Also accompanied by a color photo of Lousma holding the flag patch. In fine condition. The third mission for the Space Shuttle Columbia, the primary objectives of the flight were to continue testing of the 'Canadarm' Remote Manipulator System, and to perform extensive thermal testing of Columbia by exposing its tail, nose, and top to the sun for various periods of time. Flown items from early shuttle missions remain uncommon, with uniform patches, particularly those deriving from the suit of the mission commander, becoming increasingly sought-after and desirable. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.
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