This is the replica patch commeorating the USS Wasp's role in the Gemini capsule recoveries. The quick tell is the offset appearance of the rocket exhaust.
This is the original era Apollo 15 recovery patch by Gemsco. Many reproductions exist, but are smaller than this patch.
USS Ticonderoga/Apollo 16 recovery patch vintage, original era issue.
This is the original, vintage version of the USS Ticonderoga Apollo 17 recovery patch. This patch is 4 3/4" in diameter. Many reproductions exist.
This is a modern reproduction. The pointy gray stars indicate this was produced by Randy Hunt.
This is a large, 7 1/2" patch and could be one of the neatest recovery fleet patches I've ever seen. Fully embroidered with a cloth back.
Commemorative patch for the USS Hornet Apollo 11 recovery.
Either a modern issue or a modern reproduction based on the embroidery style.
These patches commemorate the USS Princeton's participation in the Apollo 10 recovery.
This modern reproduction patch commemorates the USS Okinawa's participation in Apollo 15's recovery.
This patch commemorates the USS Yorktown's participation in Apollo 7's recovery. Modern reproduction.
These patches commemorate the USS Hornet's participation in Apollo 12's recovery. Both are modern reproductions.
This patch commorates the USS Guadalcanal's participation in Apollo 9's recovery. Modern reproduction.
Modern reproduction of this patch which commemorates the USS Essex's participation in the Apollo 7 recovery.
This is the original period patch commeorating the USS Wasp's role in the Gemini capsule recoveries.
USS Ticonderoga/Apollo 16 recovery patch, modern reproduction.
Modern reproduction/issue
Stitching here indicates this is a modern reproduction
This is a modern reproduction of this patch.
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