El Salvador Army Cazadores Beret Patch – BIC Pipil / 2nd Brigade (Replica)
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This embroidered beret patch is a faithful replica of the early Salvadoran Army “Cazadores” (Hunters) insignia associated with Second Infantry Brigade units based in Santa Ana, later reorganized as the Batallón de Infantería Contrainsurgente (BIC) Pipil during the Salvadoran Civil War.
The design features crossed arrows, twin daggers, and a lightning bolt over the outline of El Salvador—symbolism historically tied to elite counter-guerrilla forces trained for rapid, aggressive operations. The orange field reflects early Cazadores color traditions influenced by Venezuelan Cazadores units, whose instructors played a documented role in training Salvadoran battalions in 1982.
This reproduction is sized and styled specifically for beret wear, matching period photographs and surviving originals rather than modern shoulder patch dimensions.
Specifications
Size: 2.5” x 1.8”
Shape: Shield / beret flash style
Construction: Embroidered replica
Border: Satin stitched
Backing options: Hook and loop, iron on, or sew on (no backing)
Era represented: Early–mid 1980s
Historical Context
In 1982, elite Venezuelan Army Cazadores instructors were deployed to El Salvador to train specialized counter-guerrilla units within the 3rd Infantry Brigade (San Miguel) and 2nd Infantry Brigade (Santa Ana). These efforts led to the formation of Salvadoran Cazadores battalions, including the Cuscatlán and Pipil battalions.
Primary Salvadoran military sources confirm that Venezuelan instructors operated covertly, trained Salvadoran soldiers in irregular warfare, and influenced both tactics and insignia traditions. Early Cazadores symbols emphasized aggressive light-infantry doctrine, reflected in the use of edged weapons, arrows, and lightning motifs. Orange insignia variants are historically associated with early Cazadores traditions prior to later OD-green standardization.
This patch represents that early period of formation, before later reorganizations and uniform changes.
Disclaimer
This item is a non-authentic reproduction intended for historical and educational purposes, as well as for display in private collections. It is not meant to promote any political stance or ideology.
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Iron on ,Velcro ,Sew on (no backing) |
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