Morale Patches

Morale patches, patches and pins, are an interesting, distinctive addition to the outfit of any survivalist, reenactor and paintballer. Military morale patches as markings of military ranks began their history long before the First World War. German private soldiers had country of origin markings. In Britain, battle markings, from English Battle Patches, were introduced in the form of patches. They identified the unit, the assigned missions and helped distinguish allies from enemies during the struggles in the theater of military operations of the First World War. Back then, morale patches were still subject to standardization and were not intended to emphasize individuality. Large British Army pilot patches called Blood Chit were intended to help downed airmen on foreign soil. They were worn inside jackets, and the inscription on them in several languages indicated membership in the armed forces and informed of the reward for the British pilot's rescue. During World War II, the idea was modernized by the U.S. Army, changing the Blood Chit into a survival kit that featured maps, sewing kits, a U.S. flag, information in fifty languages about the reward for rescuing a pilot and even gold coins.

As early as 1917, Americans relied on boosting unit morale, creating uplifting graphic symbols and nicknames. These helped the troops get through those difficult times, identifying baggage and individual squads. The U.S. 81st Infantry Division, for example, adopted the wildcat symbol from its Wildcats nickname. Nowadays, in addition to being associated with the military, morale patches are also used extensively to identify sports teams, and are used by ASG players, paintballers and motorcycle clubs. They identify and bind groups together, highlight shared successes and facilitate recognition. Music band patches are also extremely popular, especially prized in the 1990s. A vintage military morale patch can be a great investment, as they are often highly coveted by military collectors. The first patches were made by hand. Nowadays, they are created with machine technology, using digital embroidery. If you care about many years of use, it is worth looking around for strong and durable PVC patches. In this category we present patches, Velcro with flags of numerous countries (including Poland), unit designations, humorous patches, referring to games, pop culture and television, blood groups and many other types, in many shapes, sizes, colors.

These products were made using a variety of manufacturing techniques. A unique series of patches are Velcro from the Polish manufacturer of military clothing and tactical gear, Helikon-Tex-Tex. They depict the chameleon, the company's mascot, in various situations and outfits. Exceptionally aesthetically pleasing and detailed workmanship, as well as interesting designs and unusual design, are the hallmarks of this series. They have the highest quality, and are made of waterproof and extremely durable PVC plastic material. Initially, patches were sewn to outerwear permanently. Nowadays, most of this type of decoration is equipped with velcro velcro, which allows us to change our morale patches depending on the outfit, style or mood. Most often they are placed on a special velcro panel on a backpack, bag or on the shoulders of a sweatshirt or jacket. Patches can be a great gift idea for a friendly ASG, paintball or militaria enthusiast. It is a perfect gift, suitable for many occasions, such as name days or Santa Claus. It can also be a great addition to newly purchased clothing or part of a larger gift. Patches highlight one's individuality, show convictions and provide smiles to initiated passersby.