Patch collecting or badge collecting SCUTELLIPHILY, from Latin "scutellus" meaning little shield, and Greek "phileein" meaning to love, is the hobby of collecting souvenir patches or badges.


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Monday, 24 November 2014

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







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