United States flag patch worn on Apollo space suits. Printed on fireproof silica fiber beta cloth. N.p.: NASA Products Laboratory, ca 1970. Information brass plaque reads: "NASA Products Laboratory / Patch Worn on Apollo Space Suits (ca 1970). Visible 7 13/16 x 5 5/8 in., matted and framed to 17 1/4 x 14 15/16 in. 

Provenance: Gerald "Jerry" and Carol Gregorek collection

A rare American flag patch that was created by NASA for the astronauts of the Apollo missions. The patch was worn on the upper shoulders of each astronaut in every Apollo mission of the 1960s and 1970s. 

Carol Gregorek is a veteran of the aerospace and aeronautical world, having developed, administered, and directed engineering education and research programs for NASA, the United States military, academia, and the wider industry. She served on the International Aeronautique Federation (IAF) Education Committee since 1989 and is active in public policy at the state and federal levels.

Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Gregorek (1931-2019) was an aeronautical and astronautical engineering pioneer. He served as the chair of the Department of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (1991-1999) and director of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Research Laboratory (Aeronautical Laboratory) at the Ohio State University. His work included several NASA flight test programs. 

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