Vintage 1969 NASA US Navy Grumman Gulfstream Drift Mission Patch Mint 5\" For Sale

Vintage 1969 NASA US Navy Grumman Gulfstream Drift Mission Patch Mint 5\"

Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, investment-grade vintage original 1969 U.S. Navy, Grumman, Piccard, and NASA \"Gulfstream Drift Mission\" patch. Measuring a large 5 inches, this authentic Apollo-era piece commemorates the historic 30-day underwater drift of the \"Ben Franklin\" (PX-15) mesoscaphe submersible to analyze long-duration isolation parameters for future NASA astronauts.

Item Details & Features:

Text Inscriptions: \"U.S. NAVY\", \"GRUMMAN/PICCARD\", \"NASA\", \"BEN FRANKLIN\", \"1969\", and \"GULFSTREAM DRIFT MISSION\".

Graphic Imagery: Beautifully captures the iconic yellow and silver Ben Franklin submarine drifting underwater along the red vector line of the Gulf Stream current running parallel to the US East Coast.

Measurements: Large 5-inch diameter circle.

Backing: Features the correct vintage tight-stitched, raw starched backing. The exposed reverse bobbin threads are flat and stiffened with period starch. This confirms it as a true 1969 flight/gear original production.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Never sewn or used. Maintained pristine in a private collection for more than 25 years. Features incredibly tight embroidery work, sharp text lines, and vibrant coloration. (Please see high-resolution photos for exact condition details).

This is a premium crossover piece connecting deep-sea exploration, Grumman aerospace production, naval history, and early NASA spaceflight analog research.

Shipping:

Packaged with care to ensure it arrives in the same mint condition seen in the photos