A flag patch is a piece of
fabric displaying the national
flag of a country. The image
of the flag is usually
produced by embroidery, using
different color threads. Many
countries have national
patches made to resemble their
flags for use in their
militaries, although it is not
uncommon for them to also be
used for personnel in civil
jobs, for example police
officers, civilian pilots, bus
drivers, etc. Most national
sport teams around the world
include the flag patch on
their jerseys of their country
that they represent. Some
countries, for example United
States, have different
versions of their flag patch
made in different color
schemes in order to better
blend in with their military
camouflage. The three most
common alternative color
schemes are urban, desert, and
woodland. Flag patches can be
sewn onto bags or cloth for
personalization or decoration.
There is a fashion among
backpackers to by flag patches
in the places where they go
and keep them as souvenirs or
to show their origin.
