Jack Lousma's flown embroidered STS-3 crew patch, measuring 4″ in diameter, affixed to a light blue 10 x 8 presentation sheet signed and flight-certified in black felt tip, "My patch worn in flight on STS-3. Jack Lousma." The sheet reads, in full: "Man-Systems Division presents to: Jack Lousma, Commander, This original patch worn during your STS-3 mission." Matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 12.25. In fine condition. Sewn to the shirt of the mission commander, this patch spent eight days aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia during its 130 Earth orbits. Given its distinction as having been worn during space flight and not relegated to stowage, this is an immensely appealing and uncommon example of a flown mission patch.
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