How to file your souvenir patch collection?

Best way to enjoy your patches

The truth is that I have tried many methods before deciding current one. At first, I used to hit cardboard shields and these were filed in folders, but when the number became higher is not longer practical.

Example of file for Souvenir patches

Also put the patches into a wall but they are becoming dirty.

At the end the most effective way I have found is to use sheets of stickers collector file including therein a black paper to highlight the patch.

Once archived can enjoy looking at your collection. You have some pictures so you can check it.

Throughout this time as collector I have only seen one company that distributed the souvenir patches with the ability to archive them, this is Sampson's that in 1973  began to distribute their own album.

1973 Sampson´s album

Welcome to souvenir patches collectors blog!!

What are the reasons to create this souvenir patch collector blog?

This blog is created with the aim to became a reference for people keen on collecting souvenir patches from different places, countries around the world.

If you are in same hobbie or simplement you find curiosity... Welcome!!

Sometimes I wonder why I have dedicated last 20 years, collecting souvenir patches, maybe as simple hobbie with more and more dedication. 

Souvenir Patch collection or Scutelliphily is becoming more and more relevant, however level of detailed info you can get in Internet is really poor. So I propose you to share Souvenir Patch data collection.

Depending on the language the denomination is different so I provide you some common names:

• English (UK):Patch/Woven Badge
• English (USA): Patch/emblem
• Francaise: Ecusson
• German:Aufnäher Wappen/ Aufnäher reiseandenken
• Spanish: Escudo Bordado/parche bordado
• Italian: Toppa/ Toppe Ricamata

My Patch Collection

More than 2.000 patches are part of my collection. Vast majority from Europe and focus on 60's to 80's patches.

Nowadays I´m really keen on get information about patch history, patch manufactures per country and general info about people around the world with same hobby or interest. After several years I´m ready to share this info with all of you, receive additional info and be accurate in level of information provide.

In future posts I will provide detailed info per country focus mainly in Europe about patch manufacturers, periods, performance, etc..

If you´re interested in any particular country or deeper info don´t hesitate to comment in this blog