142nd Mechanized Brigade Patch 7x8cm – Ukrainian Armed Forces PVC Insignia

142nd Mechanized Brigade Patch 7x8cm — original PVC insignia representing the 142nd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Measuring 7×8 cm, this patch is made from durable PVC and comes with a hook backing for field use on combat gear or uniforms.

This brigade is among the newly formed mechanized units established during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. It is part of Ukraine’s structural expansion and modernization of ground forces aimed at creating fresh, combat-ready assault formations with modern training and equipment.

Historical Background – 142nd Mechanized Brigade:

The 142nd Separate Mechanized Brigade was created in 2023 as part of the Ukrainian military’s wartime mobilization and restructuring efforts. This unit was designed to absorb and train newly mobilized personnel while integrating NATO-based tactics and Western-supplied equipment.

The 142nd Brigade operates under the Ground Forces of Ukraine and consists of mechanized infantry, armored detachments, artillery, and support units. It is actively deployed in eastern and southern Ukraine, where it performs defensive and offensive operations in contested zones.

As part of Ukraine’s evolving strategy, the brigade focuses on flexibility, rapid deployment, and combined arms warfare — including UAV usage, reconnaissance coordination, and infantry maneuver. Its role is vital for sustaining pressure on Russian forces across multiple frontlines.

This patch is an original Ukrainian-made insignia currently worn by soldiers of the 142nd Brigade, contributing to Ukraine’s defense in the ongoing war.