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Topic: Bullion space patches: collectors' preference
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SXPatches
Member Posts: 46
From: Port Orchard, WA USA
Registered: Jul 2020
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posted 10-04-2020 06:27 PM
   
I am an admirer of bullion patches, simply because of the artistic work and the fact that they are mostly handmade, so each are unique works of art.I recently purchased a Voskhod-2 bullion patch signed by Cosmonaut Alexei Leonov. I will share that one along with others not seen on this page. Thank you for sharing and filling in the gap of knowledge surrounding the origin of these patches. I am aware of the history of the bullion patches produced by Cape Kennedy Medals, and I had to assume they were not the only producers of bullion patches given the variants I have seen. |
Liembo
Member Posts: 671
From: Bothell, WA
Registered: Jan 2013
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posted 10-05-2020 02:43 PM
I can confirm that bullion patches are still going up to the ISS with Roscosmos crews for specific programs or commemorations. I know of at least two for 2021 missions. |
Charlie16
Member Posts: 507
From: Italy
Registered: Dec 2010
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posted 10-09-2020 06:34 PM
I bought the complete Apollo bullion patches from an old gentleman in Cape Canaveral. Many years have passed so I don't know if his store in Cape Canaveral still exists. Unfortunately I do not remember the name.I think Ken can help to remembers the name and the store.
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Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 3098
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 10-09-2020 08:25 PM
That was Tom Foley of Cape Kennedy Medals/Mint in Cocoa Beach, FL. Tom actually had three locations in the beach town area spanning from the 1980-20's. He also had a couple of locations, but at different time periods, on Merritt Island. The long-time space vendor was mostly known for his souvenir shop right across the street from the world-famous Ron Jon Surf Shop complex on A1A. |
SXPatches
Member Posts: 46
From: Port Orchard, WA USA
Registered: Jul 2020
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posted 10-11-2020 01:42 PM
This 6" bullion patch was produced by Cape Kennedy Medals. I believe this 4.5" bullion patch was produced by Flint Model Supply.  |
SXPatches
Member Posts: 46
From: Port Orchard, WA USA
Registered: Jul 2020
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posted 10-11-2020 01:58 PM
This 2.25"x4.5" bullion patch commemorating the Voskhod spacecraft and signed by cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, first person to conduct a spacewalk. The patch was made in 2000 and signed in 2007. 
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