In the described lunar mission patch story, which mission used the final design with olive branches in the talons?

In the described lunar mission patch story, which mission used the final design with olive branches in the talons?

• A. Apollo Nine
• B. Apollo Eleven
• C. Apollo Twelve
• D. Apollo Ten

Answer: (B)

The design element being tested is how mission patches use symbols to convey meaning about the mission. In the Apollo 11 patch, an eagle grips an olive branch in its talons while flying over the Moon with Earth in the background. The olive branch represents peace, and pairing it with the eagle ties peaceful exploration to a strong national symbol. This combination was chosen as the final design for the first crewed lunar landing, making it unique to that mission. The other patches for the listed missions use different imagery and do not feature the eagle holding an olive branch, so they don’t match this specific symbol.