This pin and patch are made by AB Emblems, the NASA Contractor for mission emblems. The patch is 4 inches in diameter and the pin is 1 inch in diameter.
When purchasing NASA lapel pins always look for the embossing on the back of the pin:
STS-28 NASA ABemblem.com
to make sure you are getting the NASA authorized version of the emblem.
Launch:
August 8, 1989
Land:
August 13, 1989
Vehicle:
Columbia
Crew
Commander:
Brewster H. Shaw, Jr.
Pilot:
Richard N. Richards
Mission Specialist:
James C. Adamson
Mission Specialist:
David C. Leestma
Mission Specialist:
Mark N. Brown
Liftoff occurred during a classified launch window lying within a launch period extending from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT, Aug. 8. This was the fourth mission dedicated to the Department of Defense, and first flight of Columbia since Mission 61-C.
Below: STS-28 Crew photo with Commander Brewster H. Shaw Jr., Pilot Richard N. Richards, Mission Specialists James C. Adamson, David C. Leestma and Mark N. Brown. Image Credit: NASA
