Lot 185: Apollo 11 – 50 Years Commemorative Embroidered Patch

Apollo 11 – 50 Years Commemorative Embroidered Patch

"The Eagle Has Landed" Edition
Approx. Size: 95mm x 105mm

Celebrate one of humanity’s greatest achievements with this high-quality embroidered patch marking 50 years since the historic Apollo 11 mission and the first crewed lunar landing on July 20, 1969.

‍ Mission Overview
"The Eagle has landed…" – These iconic words marked the moment the Lunar Module touched down on the Moon’s surface.

Mission Objective:
Apollo 11’s goal, as set by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, was to land humans on the Moon and return them safely to Earth. This patch honours that mission, which included:

• First crewed lunar landing and safe return

• Live broadcast back to Earth from the Moon

• Deployment of key scientific experiments

• Collection of lunar samples and photography of the Moon’s surface

This was also the final Apollo mission flown using a "free-return" trajectory, ensuring safe Earth re-entry even without engine burns.