posted 02-23-2025 01:00 PM               

Apollo 7 Crew Patch Replica

Retrorocket Emblems is excited to finally release their Apollo 7 replica.

From Liem Bahneman:

I have wanted to replicate this patch for almost 10 years. There were a lot of challenges in producing this patch because the original version of this patch had so many unique production features that are distinct to the long outmoded Schiffli embroidery machine. While modern multi-head embroidery machines produce beautiful work, there was a certain quality and style that was lost when the older machines were replaced.

I did my best to re-create some of these artifacts with this Apollo 7 replica. One of the unique attributes of this particular patch is the rather rough nature of all the detail work on the Apollo CSM. Details that even varied across individual patches. Fine details were a distinct challenge in the era when the embroidery machines were programmed using punched paper tape.

Another difficult element to reproduce was the classic Schiffli fill style. Modern machines have a very difficult time accurately reproducing it. Having said all that, I hope you enjoy this reproduction as much as I do, and I hope it finds a welcome place in your collection.

Above An original Apollo 7 crew patch.

The patch is 4 inches wide and should deliver first week of March 2025. You can order the patches today directly from Retrorocket Emblems.

posted 03-05-2025 02:40 PM               

Apollo 7 Crew Patch Replica, Cut version

To compliment the previous release of the Apollo 7 Crew Patch replica, Retrorocket Emblems has a limited number of cut versions for sale. This is how the patches were affixed to the astronauts' post-flight flight suits.

The patch is 3.5 inches wide and should deliver at the end of March.