Complete your NASA Apollo Manned Spaceflight History collection with this:

Original, 1960s Vintage NASA APOLLO A7L SPACE SUIT LEVA and BUBBLE PRESSURE HELMET Lunar Module “A6L HELMET STOWAGE BAG” made of BETA CLOTH, by ILC Industries, Inc.

This unit has not been flown...  But, I cannot absolutely guarantee that. 

With the exception of The Smithsonian and other Air/Space museums, this piece is the only example I have ever seen of this type which were actual onboard Lunar Module equipment and the only example publicly available now... of which there are 14 now on the Moon.

See videos below...

NOMENCLATURE LABEL READS:

NASA

ITEM  HELMET STOWAGE BAG

SIZE  N/A

SERIAL NO.  076

SPEC.  CD 1011

CEI NO.  1011A

CODE IDENT. 74897

DATE  9/69

CONTRACT NO.  NAS 9 - 6100

ILC INDUSTRIES, INC.


Dated 9/69, so just prior to Apollo 12 launch in the thick of the Moon landing era.

Likely used in training by the Moon Walkers.

Online sources say that these were used to stow EVA Gloves and LEVA Helmet, but there are circular depressions in its base into which my A7L Bubble Helmet and Pressure Suit Gloves will also fit precisely.

Another one of the same type is seen in Apollo 11 onboard TV transmissions and photography during Trans-Lunar Coast.  It would be attached upon the LM descent engine cover or the Lunar Module floor with Velcro and snaps.  They were discarded during flight on either the surface of the Moon, or inside the jettisoned Lunar Module Ascent Stage.    

CONDITION:

-      The blue plastic base condition seems strong with no cracks.

-      It needs cleaning. (I did not want to take that risk.)

-      Some areas of expected wear.  Please see photos and video.

-      Beta Cloth otherwise has strong integrity.

-      Zipper seems strong, but untested.

-      Snaps seem strong, but are untested.

-      Velcro holds well.

 

INCLUDED:

-      1 quantity, NASA A6L Apollo era Beta Cloth A7L “Helmet Stowage Bag”.

 

Please Note: This Helmet Bag was photographed with an A7L Bubble Helmet inside for display purposes only.

Please examine photographs and video carefully and ask any questions... Sold as-is.  Reference photos and videos are not included.

These videos explore the item... and show how and when it was used... as a reference.

APOLLO A7L SPACE SUIT LM HELMET STOWAGE BAG

Video will open in a new window
Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window:


Same type unit as seen in Apollo 11 onboard TV broadcast:

A7L BUBBLE AND LEVA LM BETA CLOTH HELMET STOWAGE BAG FOR SALE

Video will open in a new window
Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window:



All photos, text and videos are copyright Edu*Craft Diversion and D-ConDave.

Please Note:  I get to the post office, once a week, on Tuesdays... so, please expect the shipping notice accordingly, OK?

Have a look at my other items... Lots of fun and interesting items... including an Original 1960s Grumman Lunar Module Contractors Model...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/234736882136

...which was the go-to demonstration tool for all TV newsmen, astronauts and adorned their desks and those of all the top Apollo program folks.

Please note: This NASA A6L A7L Beta Cloth Helmet Stowage Bag "Buy It Now" price is set in order to realize its value, so all sincere offers are welcome.

 

Thanks...