It's not uncommon for American motorcycle clubs to be very loyal and supportive of the U.S. Armed Forces. But the VFW Riders take that to a whole new level simply because of who they are. In case you don't know, "VFW" is an acronym for Veterans of Foreign Wars. The VFW is a nationwide organization of retired and active duty servicemen and women who have been engaged overseas in times of conflict. Currently the organization has members who have seen duty in Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East, and Afghanistan.
The VFW Riders are a subgroup of the national organization. They are organized into several different state organizations with numerous chapters underneath them. The VFW Riders come together around a love for both motorcycles and their fellow veterans. Their primary mission is to support the VFW and the military through community service projects. It's not uncommon for the original organization, located in Hampton Roads, Virginia, to be part of servicemen send-offs and welcoming ceremonies.
As for their club patch, the VFW riders simply use the title text, the state or community they're from, and the insignia of either the VFW or one of their auxiliaries. The colors worn by each member are determined based on which organization he or she belongs to.
Motorcycle club patches like the ones worn by the VFW Riders are made by embroidered patch manufactures around the country. Yet motorcycle clubs are not the only organizations that use them. Embroidered patches are used by boys and girls clubs, community service organizations, schools, sports teams, and many others. They make for an easy way to identify your group members at a fairly reasonable cost. If you're interested in custom club patches for your group contact The Cheap Place. They can take your specific design and create club patches to your specifications.
