Vintage NASA Space Shuttle GTSI GRUMMAN Contractor Patch 4\" Bubble Grid Back For Sale

Vintage NASA Space Shuttle GTSI GRUMMAN Contractor Patch 4\" Bubble Grid Back Rare

Up for sale is a very rare, vintage original GTSI & Grumman Aerospace joint Space Shuttle program contractor patch. This distinctive 4-inch emblem was issued internally to hardware engineers, IT integrations specialists, and systems personnel working on joint aerospace operational support contracts during the Space Shuttle era.

Item Details & Features:

Corporate Logos: Features the bold blue initials of GTSI alongside the classic corporate chevron emblem text logo for GRUMMAN.

Graphic Imagery: Exceptionally detailed, high-density multi-color embroidery illustrating the Space Shuttle Orbiter, Solid Rocket Boosters (SRBs), and External Tank blasting off into a clear blue sky amidst billowing launch smoke.

Measurements: Standard 4-inch diameter circle, with the tip of the external tank extending slightly past the top edge.

Backing: Features the authentic vintage textured \"bubble grid\" / honeycomb plastic coating on the reverse. This verifies it as a genuine late-1980s to early-1990s contractor issue (New Old Stock.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Never sewn, ironed, or attached to any flight gear. Meticulously preserved in a private collection for over 25 years with vivid thread colors and perfect structural stiffness. (Please review the high-resolution listing photos to check the front and reverse details).

A fantastic acquisition for advanced collectors specializing in Space Shuttle contractor variants, Grumman Aerospace history, or rare, non-public NASA support program badges.

Shipping:

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