skylab 2

Virtually identical to the A-B Emblem and Swissartex 3" versions.

This Skylab II patch is possibly part of a set of modern reproduction Skylab and Apollo patches produced by Cape Kennedy Medals.

At first pass the patch is identical to the A-B Emblems souvenir 4" patch, however, there are a number of subtle differences. There is stitching in the solar panel riser as well a tighter stitching along the solar panels. The "United States of America" is slightly smaller.

The rest of the stitching remains the same so it is most likely that this is early A-B issue. 

"SUE HELEN-MARY GRATIA", for Sue Bean, Helen-Mary Garriott and Gratia Lousma. The patch was conceived by artist Jacques Tiziou, and designed by Ardis Shanks Settle.

This pach is designed to be autographed by the astronaut.

After liftoff, the wives of the crew of Skylab 2 had their own patch created in their honor. A limited number, as low as 200, were made
This is a modern version by Randy Hunt.