Military patches: history and purpose
Military patches on clothes (chevrons or patches) — these are symbolic signs that are sewn to military clothing to identify belonging to a certain military unit, military branch, military unit or specialty. They are used to identify and distinguish military personnel during service and military operations. The history of military patches is rich in events and changes.
Improvised military attributes began to be used in the Middle Ages to identify soldiers on the battlefield. These were certain things that had symbolic images or inscriptions indicating military status and belonging to a certain army. With the development of military affairs, these attributes have changed. This is how military patches appeared, which became a standard part of tactical equipment. They can contain information about units, the country, as well as individual data of military personnel. Some patches are also used to commemorate events or commemorate important military operations and heroes.
Army patches: main varieties and features
Patches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are an integral part of military equipment. They have a variety of shapes and designs, each of which carries its own meaning. In this context, we will consider the main varieties and features of patches used in the Armed Forces:
- Identification. These patches have logos or symbols of a specific military unit or part of the Armed Forces. They are used to identify military groups on the battlefield.
- National. May contain national symbols, for example, flags or other images that emphasize belonging to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
- Rank. The military rank of the person is indicated. Rank is usually indicated by certain marks, stripes, or badges.
- Personal patches. Patches of the Armed Forces may contain the name and surname of a serviceman, call sign, as well as other individual information.
- Special. For special military units or types of troops, for example, such as special forces, etc.
Most modern fabric patches on clothes are produced with Velcro, which makes it easy to attach them to clothes and change them if necessary. Less common are those that need to be sewn on by hand or with an iron, if we talk about military patches on clothes with an adhesive base. Such options are less practical and universal.
In addition to military personnel, chevrons are worn by members of the police and rescue special services. Recently, patches on clothes have become a stylish accessory among civilians. Their variety is amazing, so you can choose accessories depending on your preferences.
Where to buy patches?
You can buy ZSU patches inexpensively at the prof1group military store. Patches for clothes of various sizes and symbols are available. They are made of polyester, rubber, nylon or non-woven materials. Manufacturers include 5.11 Tactical, P1G, Military Style Clothes, Propper, Sturm Mil-Tec, Trijicon and others. The range is updated quite often, so we recommend following the changes. When looking for the desired chevron in the catalog, you can use filters, so it will be much easier to find your way around the assortment without wasting extra time. In addition, you can ask the managers for help if you are looking for a specific patch. They will offer options subject to availability. Orders can be placed both on the website and by phone.
In addition to retail trade, the online store successfully cooperates with wholesale buyers. Special conditions apply to them. All buyers can order products from the range with delivery across Ukraine. Cash payment is possible only upon receipt of the order. It is also possible to pay by bank card. If necessary, you can issue an installment payment in accordance with the terms of your bank — Privatbank or Monobank. If for some reason the received product does not meet your expectations, it can be returned or exchanged within two weeks of purchase. You should notify the manager about this in advance within a few days after receiving the order. The manager will help solve all your questions.