It's no secret that motorcycle clubs around the world design their own custom club patches reflective of their individual identities. Most of these custom patches say specific things about where a club came from, what its purpose is, and so forth. Of all the motorcycle club patches we've seen, one of the most descriptive belongs to the Mongols.
The Mongols Motorcycle Club was created in 1969 as an "alternative" to the Hells Angels. The original founders were Hispanic Vietnam War vets who were excluded from the Angels because of their ethnic background. So the Mongols essentially began as a group of outcasts who were bound and determined to make their way in the motorcycle world.
Since that time the group has expanded all across Southern California and currently numbers between 500 and 600 members. There are also affiliate charters in 14 other states, plus Canada, Mexico, Australia, and several European nations.
As for their patch, it's very descriptive in that it features a caricature of a traditional Mongol riding a chopper. We say it's descriptive because anyone who knows the history of the Mongols knows they are Asian outcasts who've been fighting for their reputation and their place in the Asian world for centuries. That said, the patch probably wouldn't mean much to you if you didn't know the history.
Custom motorcycle club patches are one of the most important means by which clubs identify themselves and their members. Most clubs take their colors very seriously, which is why you can't simply go down the corner store and buy a Mongols patch. You have to earn it by meeting certain requirements.
However, that doesn't stop you from designing your own custom club patches for your local motorcycle group or other organization. The Cheap Place can help you with such a project by using your design, producing your patches, and shipping them right to your door. All you need to do to get started is contact them and place an order for 20 or more pieces. In no time, you'll have your own motorcycle club patches ready to distribute to your members.
