Winged Skull Patch - 4x4 inch

The classic skull and wings look so well-known in the biker community is perfectly encapsulated in this simple, but very intriguing, biker patch. The Winged Skull patch needs very little explanation from us. It is exactly what its name implies. It's the perfect patch for wearers who like simple and unobstructed messaging. One look tells you there is no need for additional symbolism or catchy phrases. You look at the skull and wings and know exactly what you're dealing with.

To the uninitiated, the Winged Skull patch might seem like just another patronizing effort to make something that looks badass, something designed to convince bikers to buy. But truth be told, wings and skulls have a long history of symbolism for bikers.

There is some debate about the skull's origin among bikers. Skulls have been symbolic for millennia, but tradition suggests bikers began using them when the first clubs formed following World War II. Former service members were used to painting skulls on military equipment to intimidate the enemy. They brought the skulls with them into the biker life.

As for the wings, they represent the freedom of the biker lifestyle. They are synonymous with numerous well-known brands including Honda and Harley-Davidson. So when you combine wings with skulls, you're combining the biker's natural love of freedom with a bit of intimidation that says, "don't mess with that freedom."

We get the fact that skulls and wings aren't for everybody. That's why we make an effort to offer the widest variety of embroidered patches on the web. Here at The Cheap Place, we have something that appeals to everyone. Just take a look around.

If you do appreciate the Winged Skull patch, be sure to get one for yourself. Buy a couple of extras and give them away to your friends, too.