Military patches are made of various materials and are of different shapes and sizes. They can be woven, embroidered on cloth, leather, paper and plastic. Usually most military patches ate shaped like a shield with a symbol of the department printed or embroidered on it. The military patches usually serve as a souvenir to military personnel for their achievements in his service area. The military patches also symbolize qualification, designation or the participation in various campaigns and activities during the service tenure.
Sometimes, some special military patches are awarded to personnel in recognition of their accomplishments. These are usually pinned onto the military personnel during an awards ceremony. This military patch then becomes part of the military personnel’s uniform.
There are regulations governing the way in which the military patches should be worn and displayed for military personnel. Sometimes military rank patches vary according to the designation and pay grades. It is possible that personnel with similar pay can have different patches.
Huge collections of military patches are available in this section. These patches can serve as a great memorabilia for individuals who support the troops.
