This American US Flag Patch Colour Sew On is a bright embroidered Stars and Stripes patch in red, white and blue, finished with a gold border. It is a sew-on cloth patch measuring approximately 50 x 75 mm, suitable for use on a jacket, sleeve, cap, bag or other kit where a clear American identification detail is wanted. Soldier of Fortune describes it as a sew on patch for your sleeve arm or cap etc., making it a versatile piece for collectors, enthusiasts, display use, airsoft or modern U.S.-style impressions.

With its strong colors and familiar proportions, this patch offers an instantly recognizable American accent. It works well for anyone who wants to add a Stars and Stripes detail to a uniform, field jacket, cap or kitbag without immediately using a unit-specific insignia.

Specifications 
American flag patch in full colour
Colours: red, white and blue
Finish: gold border
Attachment: sew on
Size: 50 x 75 mm
Material: cloth

Subtle advice 
For a more historically accurate presentation, this patch fits best with a modern or post-war American impression, or as a general U.S. identification patch on clothing and equipment. For an exact modern right shoulder Army flag patch, a reverse flag version is normally more correct.

Historical Context 
This patch shows the 50-star flag of the United States, which means it cannot historically predate 1960, when the current U.S. flag officially entered use. As a military-worn flag insignia, the U.S. flag patch is mainly associated with the modern American uniform period. According to the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry, the flag insignia was first authorized for wear during Operation Desert Shield, and later Army regulations formalized the wear of the full-colour flag patch on utility uniforms. This places the most fitting historical period for this item at roughly 1990 to the present, rather than WWII.