M-Tac Molon Labe PVC patch - Olive

The Morale Patch is made of PVC. The emblem has been equipped with one-sided Velcro, so that it can be attached to clothing, backpack, helmet or items of equipment.

The patch depicts half of a head in a Spartan helmet and half of a soldier's head in modern equipment. The Greek sword at the center of the emblem bears the inscription "Molon Labe" (Gr. Come and Take! ) - words attributed to Sparta's King Leonidas, a response to Xerxes, king of the Persians, who, before the Battle of Thermopylae, offered peace in exchange for bowing and the right to Spartan land. The Spartan shield and the card symbol of spades were placed in the corners of the patch.

King Leonidas' words became a symbol of the attitude of a warrior who does not give up his dignity in the face of the enemy's threats, even if the latter has a significant advantage. It is an invitation to fight and a foreshadowing of the high price the opponent will have to pay - even if he is ultimately victorious.

Morale Patch patches are worn by soldiers and other services alongside patches specific to their own unit to "boost morale." They are a kind of identifying and unifying element for the group and are part of soldier humor. 

Technical data
Material: PVC
Color: Olive
Dimensions: 108 x 68 mm
Manufacturer: M-Tac, Ukraine