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A catalog, a collection tracker, and a community — all in one.
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Browse a curated encyclopedia classified by type, geography, material, and rarity. Find every patch and medal with rich metadata and images.
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Track what you own — condition, acquisition date, estimated value, notes. Never forget an item or duplicate a purchase.
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Spotted a patch or medal we're missing? Propose it. Experts review, publish, and credit your contribution to the community.
Become a contributorTrade with the community
Hunt down what's missing. Move what you don't need. No fees, no middleman — collector to collector.
Build your wishlist
Drop patches and medals on your wishlist and forget about it. The moment another collector lists one for sale or exchange, you'll get an alert.
Exchange duplicates
Swap your doubles with collectors who want them. Every collection grows without spending a euro.
Sell what you don't need
Set a price, mark it negotiable, and let the catalogue do the marketing. Buyers find you. Zero listing fees, ever.
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The patches most collectors hold in their archives.
Police Nationale - JO Paris 2024
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Police Nationale - Sécurité Publique (Écusson rond)
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Police Nationale - Sécurité Publique
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Officier de Police Judiciaire Gendarmerie
Collected by 9 users
Brigade des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris
Collected by 8 users
Artificier de la Police Nationale
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