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Apollo Soyuz Test Project patch First design, rarity

$ 78.67

Availability: 33 in stock
  • Signed: No
  • Theme: Astronauts & Space Travel
  • Space Program: Russian & Soviet Program
  • Year: 1974

    Description

    The first ASTP patch, with the date 1975
    different font.
    First design, rarity
    Produced 50 years ago at Vimpel.
    The patch has an ancient style of threading, not used since the days of computer embroidery.
    Embroidered on a German machine looted by the Russians in Germany, where it embroidered
    Nazi patches. We say it was stolen from the Germans, and the Russians
    say it is compensation for the burned villages in Russia.
    The patch is pressed under high pressure in a special press and looks like any patch
    from the 1970s. when you hold it in your hand, you will see the differences,
    flags embroidered on red felt are ironed in the same way in presses.
    Cotton thread, non-flammable, has no artificial additives, such requirements
    are still present in Russian patches, no smoke or toxic fumes escape during a fire.
    Patch condition. Dirty, dusty, greenish stain inside.
    Maybe the sweat got old after many years, it was probably touched with
    fingers many times,
    I suppose it can be dry-cleaned.
    But it's also interesting on the back, as if there were two layers,
    the first layer is as if covered with a yellowed bandage.
    Europa, delivered 5-7 days, USA 10-15 days.
    Priority Registered Airmail ONLY