East German DDR Interkosmos Cosmonaut Space Suit Patches Space Program USSR For Sale

East German DDR Interkosmos Cosmonaut Space Suit Patches Space Program USSROffered are large patches featuring the national flag of the German Democratic Republic, the DDR state emblem, and bold red "DDR" lettering and the round Interkosmos logo.This distinctive patches are associated with East Germany's participation in the Soviet-led Interkosmos space program during the Cold War.Historical BackgroundThe Interkosmos program was established by the Soviet Union to promote international cooperation in space exploration, particularly among socialist countries.On August 26, 1978, East German cosmonaut Sigmund Jähn became the first German in space when he launched aboard Soyuz 31 with Soviet cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky. The two cosmonauts visited the Soviet Salyut 6 space station, returning to Earth on September 3, 1978.Jähn wore a similar DDR national identification patch and Interkosmos patch on his spacesuit, as illustrated in the accompanying historical reference photograph.Front and reverse photographs includedAttractive, large-format DDR identification patches suitable for collections of East German militaria, Soviet space memorabilia, Interkosmos artifacts, cosmonaut insignia, and Cold War space exploration history.The historical photograph of Sigmund Jähn is not included and only to illustrate a similar insignia being worn on his spacesuit. The precise manufacturing date and original intended application of this example have not been established.You will receive the actual patches pictured. Historical photograph is for reference only.Please examine the photographs carefully for construction, dimensions, and condition.