NASA STS‑51‑I Mission Patch Discovery Crew Eagle 3‑7/8" Sew‑On, Embroidered

Embroidered NASA STS‑51‑I Space Shuttle Discovery mission patch featuring the surnames of the five‑member crew — Engle, Covey, Lounge, Fisher, and Van Hoften — arranged around a patriotic design with a bald eagle flying over an American flag background. STS‑51‑I launched in 1985 and successfully deployed three communications satellites while also performing an in‑orbit repair of a malfunctioning satellite. Measures approximately 3‑7/8" diameter and is a sew‑on collectible mission patch.
Sourced from an Army Navy Surplus Store.
Sold as a novelty collectible patch, not intended for regulation uniform wear.

FEATURES
- Mission: NASA STS‑51‑I
- Spacecraft: Space Shuttle Discovery
- Crew: Engle, Covey, Lounge, Fisher, Van Hoften
- Construction: Embroidered
- Style: Eagle with American flag background
- Size: 3.875 in diameter
- Attachment: Sew‑On
- Mission Highlights: Satellite deployments and in‑orbit repair
- Source: Army Navy Surplus Store
- Classification: Novelty collectible patch