The Anatomy of the Battle Jacket Let us introduce you to the battle jacket - the pride and joy of many a metalhead and the ultimate display of concert merch. First emerging in the 70s and inspired by the biker scene and military jackets, their primary usage is to show off one’s values to a group or pledge allegiance to a particular band and generally stand out in the alternative crowd. They are also a cheap alternative to the more expensive licensed T-shirt. Kids who spent all their money on the tickets could still afford to blow $2 on a patch to sew to their denim vest to how off they had been to the concert. So, what makes a battle jacket? It’s up to the wearer! The key components, however are patches, spikes, pins, and a big ‘ol back patch. Oh, and a lot of bandaids on hand during this DIY endeavor. source: downloadfestival.co.uk
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