Flown circular 5.5″ diameter swatch of Beta cloth bearing a 3.5″ diameter mission insignia in the center. Double-matted to an overall size of 9 x 9, inscribed and flight-certified on the mat in black ink, “To [redacted], Best wishes, This patch was on board Apollo 13 on its voyage around the moon April 11–17, 1970, James Lovell, Apollo 13 CDR.” A pre-printed certificate of authenticity from Lovell is affixed to the reverse of the mat, stating that it was one of 450 patches listed in the Commander’s Personal Preference kit, and located in pouch part number SEB32100025-301, serial number 1016. In fine condition. A wonderful example desirably certified directly on the piece by the Apollo 13 commander. Pre-certified Zarelli Space Authentication.
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