Policía Boliviana Wiphala & Tricolor Patch
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This embroidered Policía Boliviana patch features Bolivia’s national red, yellow, and green tricolor alongside the Wiphala, the multicolored Andean Indigenous emblem officially recognized as a state symbol of Bolivia. The lower black panel displays “POLICIA BOLIVIANA” in bold gold lettering, creating a distinctive national police identification design.
Specifications
Size: 3.5” x 2”
Material: Embroidered fabric patch
Border: Gold satin border
Backing Options: Hook and loop, iron on, or sew on
Design: Bolivian tricolor flag, Wiphala emblem, and Policía Boliviana text
Color Scheme: Red, yellow, green, black, gold, and multicolor Wiphala pattern
Historical Context
The Policía Boliviana is the national police institution of Bolivia, with roots dating back to the early republican period following independence. This patch reflects the modern identity of Bolivia as a Plurinational State, combining the traditional national tricolor with the Wiphala, a symbol closely associated with Indigenous Andean identity. The Wiphala gained formal constitutional recognition in Bolivia in 2009 and later appeared on police and military uniforms as part of the country’s official state symbolism.
This design is especially notable because the Wiphala became a highly visible and sometimes controversial symbol during Bolivia’s modern political history, particularly in debates over national identity, Indigenous representation, and the legacy of the Plurinational State. As a uniform-style identification patch, it represents both the national authority of the Bolivian police and the broader symbolic changes in Bolivia’s public institutions during the 21st century.
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.
| Style | Iron on, Sew on (no backing), Velcro |
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