2nd Guards Taman Division Patch – Unit 23626 – 85×100 mm Embroidered Badge with Velcro

Full Product Description:

2nd Guards Taman Division Patch represents the elite 2nd Guards Motor Rifle Division, known as the Taman Division, officially designated Military Unit 23626. Embroidered in high detail and field-ready format, this patch pays homage to a formation steeped in Soviet and Russian military heritage.

Historical Legacy:

• Established in 1940, the Taman Division has been a central armored and infantry component of the Russian Ground Forces.

• The unit earned its “Guards” status and the honorific “Taman” title during World War II after critical operations on the Taman Peninsula.

• Stationed in Kalininets, Moscow Oblast, it remains a cornerstone of the 1st Guards Tank Army, part of Russia’s Western Military District.

Combat Involvement:

• Saw combat throughout World War II, including the Battle of Berlin.

• Actively deployed in Chechnya, Georgia (2008), and Ukraine (2022–ongoing).

• Regularly participates in Red Square military parades and elite operational exercises.