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NASA Nasa Round "Meatball" Patch by COMMANDO
The NASA Round Meatball Patch by COMMANDO features one of the most recognisable emblems in the history of space exploration. Reproducing NASA's classic red, white and blue insignia, this woven sew-on patch celebrates the distinctive design that has represented the National Aeronautics and Space Administration since 1959.
The famous insignia was designed by NASA employee James Modarelli at the Lewis Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Created as a simplified version of NASA's formal seal, the design combines several elements representing the agency's work in aeronautics and space exploration. The blue circular background represents a planet, the white stars symbolise space, the red V-shaped wing represents aeronautics, and the white orbital path represents space travel.
The design became affectionately known as the "Meatball" during the 1970s, distinguishing it from NASA's newer red-lettered "Worm" logo introduced in 1975. Although the Meatball was replaced as NASA's primary identifier, its association with the early space programme and Apollo era remained strong. In 1992, NASA reinstated the original insignia, returning Modarelli's celebrated design to official use.
This COMMANDO reproduction captures the distinctive artwork of the original NASA insignia in a woven patch suitable for collectors, space enthusiasts and those interested in the history of aviation and space exploration.
Features
- Classic NASA Meatball insignia design
- Traditional red, white and blue colour scheme
- White NASA lettering across the centre
- Blue circular background representing a planet
- White stars symbolising space
- Red V-shaped wing representing aeronautics
- White orbital path representing space travel
- Woven patch construction
- Sew-on attachment
- Design originally introduced in 1959
Specifications
Brand: COMMANDO
Product Code: BD0012
Design: NASA Round Meatball Insignia
Construction: Woven patch
Attachment: Sew-on
Dimensions: 7.5 x 10 cm
The NASA Round Meatball Patch is a distinctive piece of space exploration memorabilia, featuring an emblem closely associated with the pioneering achievements of NASA and the enduring history of human spaceflight.
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