Vintage 1989 NASA Mir Space Station Marion Labs MAN IN SPACE Patch 5" Cheesecloth
Up for sale is an incredibly unique and rare vintage original "Man in Space / Space in Man" Mission Control commemorative patch dated May 20, 1989. This oversized 5-inch crest was custom-commissioned by Marion Laboratories for a historic, live medical broadcast event hosted at Universal Studios Florida linking an audience of doctors directly to Soviet Cosmonauts aboard the Mir Space Station.
Item Details & Features:
Text Inscriptions: "MAN IN SPACE IN MAN IN SPACE IN MAN IN SPACE" and "MISSION CONTROL - MAY 20, 1989".
Graphic Imagery: High-density embroidery featuring a striking red and white human neurological silhouette standing against a deep space starry background with a cosmic blue orbital stream.
Moderator Context: The historic live telecast event was famously moderated by Apollo 17 Commander Gene Cernan, making this a spectacular piece of alternative space-program lore.
Measurements: Large display size measuring approximately 5 inches tall by 4 1/2 inches wide.
Backing: Authentic vintage raw cheesecloth/gauze mesh backing, giving this custom corporate-commissioned piece a beautifully flexible, premium structure.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Never sewn, ironed, or attached to a garment. Meticulously preserved in a private collection for over 25 years. Vibrant thread colors and tight embroidery throughout. (Please see high-resolution photos for exact details).
An exceptional, conversation-starting acquisition for advanced collectors of Space Station Mir history, corporate NASA crossovers, space medical research analogs, or unique 1980s aerospace memorabilia.
Shipping:
Packaged with care to ensure it arrives in the same mint condition seen in the photos
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