31st Guards Air Assault Brigade Patch

8x10cm – embroidered sleeve insignia for the elite 31st Guards Air Assault Brigade, a rapid deployment unit of the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV). The patch is crafted from durable fabric with Velcro (hook side) backing for field use on tactical uniforms and gear.

The brigade is based in Ulyanovsk and is known for its high combat readiness and participation in strategic airborne operations. This field patch often includes traditional airborne symbols such as parachutes, wings, or guard shields, indicating its elite designation.

Tactical versions are subdued in color, matching the requirements for combat uniforms in active operational environments.

Historical Background – 31st Guards Air Assault Brigade:

The 31st Brigade was formed in 1998 from airborne elements of the Soviet military and became one of the key formations in the post-Soviet Russian VDV. It has since participated in numerous military exercises and deployments, including peacekeeping and counterinsurgency missions.

As a Guards-designated airborne brigade, it maintains elite status within the Russian rapid response structure, equipped for air landing, assault operations, and independent action behind enemy lines.

Personnel from the 31st are specially trained in parachuting, urban combat, and mobile warfare. The patch represents affiliation with one of the most mobile and combat-capable airborne units in Russia.