apollo 9

This patch commorates the USS Guadalcanal's participation in Apollo 9's recovery. Modern reproduction.

This version appears similar to both the "crew" and "crew souvenir" version. However, the "D" in McDivitt lacks the traditional red fill.

It is obvious from the quality of their lettering and other detail that this company is capable of very detailed embroidery, however, they are merely (and poorly) reprooducing existing, low-quality 3" patches instead of making improvements. There is so much more detail you could add to the Saturn V on the Apollo 9 patch. The tells here are the odd extended LEM rocket nozzle and the rectangular window on the Command Module.  Not to mention the horrible "SCOTTSCHWEICKART".

Swissartex version of the Apollo 9 3" souvenir patch. The detail isn't too bad on this particular issue, partcularly on the LEM. The legs are thinly stiched and the rocket nozzle on the LEM is triangular.

This is the most commonly seen 4" souvenir version from A-B Emblems.

Slightly different than original crew or crew "variant" versions.

Unknown maker.

This is a slight variation of the crew patch. 

Manufacturer known

Cape Kennedy Medals 3 1/4" Apollo 9.

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. Simple packaging that says "Swiss Embroidered Emblem" for $0.98.

Cheesecloth back sets it apart from the A-B Emblem version.

Normally, the "D" in McDivitt is filled in with red and the "USA" on the rocket body is red, despite having a red border, this patch lacks the red highlights.
This patch is very similar to the regular A-B Emblem version with slightly more detail.

Common A-B Emblem souvenier version

Extrememly scarce, as worn by the crew. 

Modern reproduction

This Apollo 9 patch is part of a set of modern reproduction Apollo patches produced by Cape Kennedy Medals. This is one of the most exquisite Apollo 9 reproduction patches you can find, if you can find it. 

Square corners

This patch is for Lunar Module 3, the first manned lunar module built by Grumman.

This is a rare variation of the Apollo 9 patch that features an embroidered Saturn V, instead of the more Atlas-looking rocket on common, souvenir versions.