I'm contemplating getting some made based on the 3rd NY Regiment. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_New_York_Regiment
Their flag:
(https://www.tmealf.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/3rd_New_York_Regiment-600x478.jpg)
During my research, I came across this note: "The flag has been saved and is found in the Albany Institute of History and Art. It is the only regimental flag of New York that has been preserved to the present."
A NY patch would be awesome.
Quote from: Cannibal on May 06, 2024, 09:08:27 PMA NY patch would be awesome.
Why thank you, but from what I was told something less Revolutionary War inspired (i.e. unrelated) was already decided upon by the powers that be.
Quote from: Cannibal on May 06, 2024, 09:08:27 PMA NY patch would be awesome.
Actually, it's really weird you replied to this post. When I first posted my idea the post was deleted (now I assume just hidden) and immediately texted that my opinion wasn't needed on the matter. I'm surprised to see the post was resurrected.
You guys are welcome/encouraged to work on design concepts for the NY State Patch. We were a ways off from getting any design approved by Appleseed, but I'll share the design concept I had started working on below. You are free to move in a different direction with it. We will make this a collective effort.
(https://i.imgur.com/O24Gw5km.jpg)
That design was loosely inspired by our state patch here in Michigan:
(https://i.imgur.com/PIQRSgjm.jpg)
In Michigan, that patch gets awarded to IIT's upon successful completion of their PC3, and to volunteers who travel in from out of state to support our events. We will follow a similar approach in NY. For our dedicated Blue Hats, we can award it based on the number of events worked.
There is quite a bit of effort and planning required to get through the design, approval, and manufacturing stages for an Appleseed state patch - but I'll offer whatever support I can along the way, and we have support/guidance from Mrs. Smith as well. Feel free to post your design ideas in this thread.
Happy to help if needed, guys.
In Texas and NM we also award them upon successful completion of an IBC. Something to kick around :)
Any reason why the patch doesn't tie into NY's Revolutionary War history?
I'm not really good at graphic design but what are the general parameters for a state patch? What is appropriate) inappropriate?
Thanks!
Quote from: Cannibal on May 16, 2024, 01:29:35 PMAny reason why the patch doesn't tie into NY's Revolutionary War history?
It certainly can! I was drawn to the torch because it's probably the most iconic symbol of both Liberty and New York state. I think any symbolism that draws from Appleseed's tradition of Liberty, Marksmanship, and History would be appropriate, and ideally we could connect that symbolism to NY in a meaningful way. I felt like Liberty's torch would be 'universally recognized', but I'm not opposed to revolutionary war iconography :) Feel free to brainstorm ideas
How about something incorporating the shape of Fort Stanwix?
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ee/Fost_areal_image007.jpg)
Or Ticonderoga! Or the ruins at Crown Point! Tough to choose just one fort in NY, but Ticonderoga became pretty important in the weeks immediately following April 19, 1775.
I'm intrigued by the idea of the patch itself being in the shape of a fort, but I'm sure a custom patch shape would require significant investment.
Most embroidered patches are priced by:
Height x width to determine square inches
Percent of embroidery
Up to 7 colors with no extra charge
The fort shape could be enclosed by the overall shape, embroidered wording can go into the added area.
I think that would be awesome to have a NYS patch! There are some great ideas here. The one for Ft. Ticonderoga is a good one. I was curious what might already be out there and came up with these. The one look very similar to the first proposal. The second maybe could be inspiration for a Ticonderoga patch?
(https://gadsdenandculpeper.com/cdn/shop/products/newyorkcolor_1ca253d8-510c-40b1-9127-6ce1e99eab11_641x449.jpg?v=1573663518)
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR31yqmInyhsMTOks8UrxUNSeqtmSwRHv4daQmcgQExEQ&s)
Please excuse my crappy art work, but what about something like this? Please feel free to edit/change the design concept. ;D
In hindsight, maybe replace where it says LIBERTY, and put Ft. Ticonderoga there? Just throwing out some ideas.
I spoke to Stacy in NH this weekend. She is the graphic designer who help NH with their patch.
She said she would be willing to help NY with the design of our patch. :)
What would the consences be on reaching out to her to formally ask for her assistance?
We can seek some input from her. Sent you a PM.