I just acquired a set of patches (Apollo 11 and 12) from my aunt and I'm hoping someone can help me learn some more information about where they may have come from. They are presented in a pamphlet form. She received it it in 1969 from her dad (who was a manager of a grocery store in Southern California). She thinks he obtained it from his work somehow (promotional?). It measures 9-1/16" tall x 5-1/2" wide (23cm tall x 14cm wide) when closed.The front cover (a painting with wide brush strokes) shows the bottom of the launch rocket (very 1960's). Below that is say "A PIECE O' HISTORY FROM APOLLO XI AND XII...".
Inside on the left it reads "To commemorate man's first exploration of the moon, here are handsome, authentic reproductions of the emblems worn by the astronauts on these missions.". Below that it reads "HERE MEN FROM THE PLANET EARTH FIRST SET FOOT UPON THE MOON. JULY, 1969 A.D. WE CAME IN PEACE FOR ALL MANKIND. Richard Nixon, President United States of America.
Inside on the right is a Lion Brothers Apollo 11 patch (with the orange border). Below that is a Lion Brothers Apollo 12 patch (pre-hallmark).
The back cover is blank with the exception of "A69BOC12" printed in the bottom left hand side.
Any help in identifying this set would be greatly appreciated. I really enjoy the set and hope to learn more about it. Thanks!