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Lot #6408
Apollo EMU Maintenance Kit Pouch Assembly

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Description

Spare pouch assembly for the Apollo Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) Maintenance kit, 5.25˝ x 4.25˝, with two opening “Patch, Repair” sleeves bearing International Latex Corporation parts tags, which read: “Item: Pouch Assembly, EMU Maintenance Kit, Part No. A6L-503058-05 Mod. Kit 032, Spec. No. CD1012, Model No. A-6L, Contract No. NAS 9-6100, Date 1/69” and “Item: Pouch Assembly, EMU Maintenance Kit, Part No. A6L-503058-04 Mod. Kit 025, Spec. No. CD1012, Model No. A-6L, Contract No. NAS 9-6100, Date 10/68.” The first “Patch, Repair” label is marked in ink as “Class III.” The assembly also contains replacement seals for a helmet feed port and water/gas connectors; a seal replacement for a wrist disconnect; five (5) cleaning and anti-fog pads; and nine (9) drying and polishing towels. The assembly, which is stapled and bears two button snaps to the top seam, contains two sets of “EMU Maintenance Kit, Instructions for Use” sheets. In fine condition, with light wear, and some rusting to staples and snaps. The EMU maintenance kit was part of the equipment issued to the Apollo astronauts for use in the event minor repairs to the spacesuit became necessary. Such kits were carried aboard all spacecraft and lunar modules during the Apollo and Skylab missions.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Space
  • Dates: #702 - Ended October 24, 2024