Embossed leather patches are currently in fashion but they're not a new trend. In fact, leather patches date back to the World War II era when military aviators dreamed up creative ways to decorate their flight jackets. Pilots decided to emboss handmade leather patches crafted by local artisans and add them to their jackets. This gave them a way to celebrate their accomplishments and show their military pride. While aviators began to wear patches voluntarily, they eventually became military custom. Historically, military aviators have worn the iconic bomber leather jackets as a symbol of status; Navy and Marine pilots wear G-1 jackets, while Air Force and Army pilots wear A-2 jackets. One special feature of these jackets is that they have a name tag on the left chest, and an embossed squadron patch on the right chest. (Many units also include a shoulder patch on the jackets). Of course, embossed patches distinguish who aviators fly for, but they also make a bold statement about these specialists' expertise, attention to detail and impressive quality of work.
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