This 1st Guards Motor Rifle Regiment Patch embodies the rich history and traditions of the Taman Division’s 1st Regiment, officially known as the 1st Guards Motorized Rifle Sevastopol Red Banner Order of Alexander Nevsky Regiment named after the 60th Anniversary of the USSR.

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Historical Background:

• Formation and Evolution: The regiment’s origins trace back to the 73rd Guards Mechanized Regiment, which underwent several transformations before being redesignated in 1990 as the 1st Guards Motor Rifle Regiment, restoring its World War II numbering. ​

• Honors and Titles: Throughout its storied past, the regiment has been awarded numerous honors, including the Order of the Red Banner and the Order of Alexander Nevsky, reflecting its valor and distinguished service.

• Current Deployment: Presently, the regiment is part of the 2nd Guards Motor Rifle Division, stationed in Kalininets, Moscow Oblast, serving as a key component of Russia’s Western Military District.