Explosivistas – Fuerzas Especiales Patch (CJNG)
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This embroidered Explosivistas – Fuerzas Especiales patch is a documented CJNG insignia worn by cartel members assigned to explosives and demolition roles. The design is a cartel-adapted derivative of the Mexican military Explosivista qualification badge, modified to reflect non-state armed group usage rather than formal military certification.
The central imagery replaces the traditional dagger with crossed dynamite sticks, clearly identifying the wearer as an explosives specialist. Two blue water drops flank the text, a feature not present on official military insignia and widely interpreted within CJNG-associated imagery as “dos aguas”, commonly understood to reference redundancy or dual initiation in explosive systems. These additions distinguish the patch as a CJNG-specific adaptation rather than a generic military reproduction.
This patch has been observed on plate carriers and tactical vests in CJNG propaganda and field imagery, where it functions as a role identifier denoting trusted personnel responsible for explosives, breaching, and demolition tasks within the organization’s armed structure.
Specifications
Size: approx. 3.5 inches diameter
Construction: high-quality embroidered patch
Border: satin border
Backing options: hook and loop, iron on, or sew on (no backing)
Shape: circular
Historical Context
The “Explosivista – Fuerzas Especiales” designation originates from Mexican military explosives and breaching qualifications. CJNG adopted and altered this visual language as part of its broader militarized aesthetic, using military-style insignia to signal specialization, internal status, and intimidation rather than lawful service or rank.
Within CJNG usage, this patch does not represent a formal, named unit but instead identifies a functional specialty—explosives handling—embedded within the cartel’s paramilitary enforcement groups. The presence of crossed dynamite and the “dos aguas” symbols reflects cartel-era reinterpretation of military iconography tied directly to operational roles.
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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