Even if you're not in the military, you have probably heard of napalm. You might not know exactly what it is, though, other than it's something that explodes. Napalm is a type of gel that is mixed with something explosive (usually petroleum) to create an incendiary device. Napalm gets its name from the combination of two of its main ingredients, naphthenic acid and palmitic acid. Napalm was developed in 1942, although evidence suggests that a similar mixture may have been used by the ancient Greeks. The I Love The Smell Of Napalm In The Mornings Patch is both a reference to the unique smell the compound has and a reference to the movie Apocalypse Now. You'll find it in the Military Patches category.
Apocalypse Now is set during the Vietnam War and focuses on an Army officer who is on a mission to kill a renegade colonel. It was directed by acclaimed director Francis Ford Coppola and stars Marlon Brandon and Martin Sheen. It won a number of different awards and is considered a masterpiece by many film critics. The quote 'I love the smell of napalm in the morning' has become so popular that many use it without knowing where it came from. In the film, it is spoken by Robert Duvall's character Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore. This quote was named the fourth greatest movie quote of all time in one poll and was ranked 12th on the AFI 100 Years, 100 Movie Quotes list.
This patch measures 4 by 1.5 inches and is done in white embroidered on black. It can be ironed on to most materials and looks great on jackets, pants, hats, or even things like canvass wallets. If you're putting it on leather, be sure to sew it on so you don't ruin the material. You can also purchase this and other patches wholesale if you're planning on re-selling them.
