Russian Army Patches
(1992-2004)

 
This section covers some of the many service and unit patches that are worn by members of the Russian Army.  The selection of badges we have to view is listed below.

   

 

Service Patches

These were the first patches instituted by the Russian Republic and replaced the Soviet patches that had been worn since 1968.  They were eventually phased out in favor of newer patches. 
Motor Rifle Troops   Anti-Aircraft Forces
(PVO) 		Tank Forces
Rocket Troops & Artillery Medical Service Strategic Rocket Forces

  

General Staff and Central Department of the Ministry of Defense Army Patches

These patches were established in 1997.  They are worn by officers and warrant officers serving with the General Staff and the Central Department of the Ministry of Defense.  There were several varieties of the patch made for the different branches of the military, but we currently only have the air defense force patch to display.
Strategic Rocket Forces

Air Defense Forces (PVO)

 

  

Nationality Patches

These patches are worn on the left sleeve and signify that the soldier is a member of the Russian military.  The patch on the right is the more common version, while the patch on the left is used by Russian soldiers when they are serving in a foreign nation, often as part of an international peacekeeping force.
National Insignia Patch of
Russian Armed Forces		 Patch worn by Russian Military Personnel serving Abroad

 

           

Unit Patches

Unit patches (worn on the right sleeve) are worn to denote members of a specific unit.  Not surprisingly there are dozens of these patches in service.
  

21st Air Defense Corps

2nd  Guards Motor Rifle Division

Coming Soon!!

464th Rocket Brigade 12th Guards Tank Regiment

 

  
Academy and School Patches

These patches are worn by soldiers and cadets of the various military schools and academies throughout Russia.  As with all Russian patches, there are several dozen types in circulation.

 

General Staff School Patch

 Suvorov Junior Military Schools and Cadet Corps Patch

Main Military Hospital Patch

        

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