GOPES Grupo de Operaciones Especiales Patch (8 x 2.8 inches)

Large-format embroidered GOPES patch representing Grupo de Operaciones Especiales, a Mexican police special operations designation historically associated with high-risk tactical enforcement units. This oversized rectangular insignia features bold white block lettering on a black field with a horizontal tricolor accent bar in green, white, and red along the bottom edge, reflecting Mexico’s national colors.

At 8 inches wide, this is a substantial display-size patch intended for plate carriers, tactical vests, jackets, gear panels, or collector boards—not a small identifier strip.

Finished with a satin border for a clean, durable edge profile.

Specifications

Size: 8” x 2.8”

Shape: Rectangular

Border: Satin

Design: GOPES text with Mexican tricolor bar

Colorway: Black background, white lettering, green/white/red stripe

Construction: Fully embroidered

Backing options: Hook and loop, iron on, or sew on (no backing)

Historical Context

GOPES stands for Grupo de Operaciones Especiales, a term used in Mexico for police special operations elements tasked with high-risk missions such as organized crime enforcement, tactical arrests, and special interventions. The designation has appeared across federal and state security structures over time, most notably within Mexico’s former Policía Federal and later successor agencies.

This style of large GOPES patch reflects tactical insignia commonly seen in Mexican law-enforcement imagery and aftermarket reproductions rather than standardized mass-issued uniform pieces.

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.