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This reproduction was made by A-B Emblem in conjunction with Gene Dorr as a series of historically accurate crew patch reproductions. 

Common souvenir version of the Gemini 9 patch from A-B Emblem.

This is a vintage, but high quality patch. The embroidery is better than that of regular souvenir versions and more closely matches the crew souvenir versions. Cloth back.

Very similar to the A-B Emblem version.

This Apollo-Soyuz Test Project patch is possibly part of a set of modern reproduction Apollo patches produced by Cape Kennedy Medals. It appears to be identical to the A-B Emblem version, however minute, subtle differences can be found. The gold stars appear to be sewn on top of the red field rather than being holes in the red field as in the A-B Emblem version.

Found in auctions adjacent to other Cape Kennedy Medal Apollo patches.

This is a very crude reproduction of the ASTP patch. Obvious faults are the lack of Cyrillic characters, substituting latin characters for the Soviet crew: "JIEOHOB" and "KYGACOB". There is a strange space in "SLAY TON" as well. Other details, such as the Soyuz and CM are remarkably passable. 

This patch at first glance appears to be very similar to the A-B Emblem souvenir version, however, it is slightly different, notably: narrower gap between "Slayton" and "Leonov". The gold border area is a horizontal stitching rather than a radial stitch. The gold stars on the red field are embroidered rather than just unstitched areass in the red. The back is vacuum sealed and the embroidery style is the classic rather than modern type, so it is not a newer reproduction.

This patch was labeled as representing the training aspect of the ASTP mission.

These hard to find patches were issued with the initials of each US and Soviet crew member. The Soviet crew versions are particularly hard to find. The original patches are 4 3/4" in diameter. Copies are 4" and 5". The original can be identified by radial gold border stitching.

These hard to find patches were issued with the initials of each US and Soviet crew member. The Soviet crew versions are particularly hard to find. The original patches are 4 3/4" in diameter. Copies are 4" and 5". The original can be identified by radial gold border stitching.

The feature that makes this distinct are the stitching of the CM/SM. Where, normally, the maneuvering pods are "+", these are distinct dots.

Bare thread back.

This is the Swissartex version of the 4" Apollo 10 patch.

This patch for Apollo 10 was issued as part of the Willabee and Ward set. 4". 

 On this Apollo 10 patch, the antennas on LM are distinctly "+" like rather than spanner-like. Modern origin.

Common Apollo 10 souvenir version from A-B Emblems, 4" version

Lion Brothers issue of the Apollo 10 patch, cloth back, 4"

Issued by Grumman

Collected as a set with other 3" Mercury and Gemini patches. This set of patches, while at first glance appear to be regular A-B Emblem 3" souvenir versions, actually have some distinct oddities that set them apart. They all have cheesecloth backs.

The gray lettering is distinct in this version.

Collected as a set with other 3" Mercury and Gemini patches. This set of patches, while at first glance appear to be regular A-B Emblem 3" souvenir versions, actually have some distinct oddities that set them apart. They all have cheesecloth backs.

4", plastic back

Red and Blue star sections touch the border in this version.

Lion Brother's 4" version features "ASTP" hallmarked in the clouds and a cloth back.

Cape Kennedy Medals 3 1/4" Apollo 10. Packaged with collection that included Cape Kennedy Medals 3 1/4" Apollo 9 and Apollo 7. 

I am making a leap that this version is CKM due to the unique 3 1/4" width as well as the associate with at known CKM issue Apollo 9 in the same set. 

This patch is a member of a set of Apollo patches that, while closely resemble A-B Emblem's 3" set, have several identifiable differences that set them apart. 
 

Identified by the 4" size and blue and red star blocks not touching the outer border. 

This patch is the patch issued by Schirra's office. It appears to be a combination of the souvenir version (with 'GTA-6') and the worn version, with the detailed embroidery).

This is a quality reproduction patch,unknown maker.  There are no names and the bottom point is more pronounced.

This Eagle One Aerospace version has the name tab removed.

This patch is identical to the original patches worn by the astronauts when the flew into space. The souviner version is slightly different and says 'GTA-6' instead of 'Gemini 6'.
Eagle One Aerospace

This is the patch that the astronauts wore in training, though it has become the common, souvenir version. The design worn in space is slightly different.
3" version - A-B Emblem

This patch celebrates the 25th anniversary of Grumman's 4th lunar module.