Flown fabric American flag and embroidered Apollo 9 mission patch carried into orbit during the Apollo 9 mission. The flag, 5.5 x 3.75, and patch, 3.5˝ in diameter, are affixed to a 13.25 x 10.25 presentation sheet with printed text, "Carried into space during the flight of Apollo IX, 3–13 March 1969," which is signed on the left side in black felt tip, "James G. McDivitt," "Dave Scott," and "Rusty Schweickart," with Scott adding an inscription above: "To Al Bishop with sincere appreciation for your continued interest and support." Handsomely framed with UV-resistant glass and acid-free matting to an overall size of 22 x 19. In very good to fine condition, with light staining and rippling to the mount. Al Bishop was an aerospace public relations specialist at NASA whose specially designed cachet of 'Bishop' insurance covers, printed specifically for the crew, their families and friends, have become prized collectables amongst the space and philatelic communities.
