43rd Mechanized Brigade Patch 7x8cm – Ukrainian Armed Forces PVC Velcro Insignia

43rd Mechanized Brigade Patch 7x8cm — original military insignia of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, made in Ukraine from durable PVC with Velcro (hook side). This patch represents the 43rd Separate Mechanized Brigade, a unit with combat experience since the early stages of the war in Donbas.

Worn on tactical uniforms, body armor, and field gear, the patch measures 7×8 cm and features the brigade’s official emblem. It is issued to personnel serving in this battle-hardened formation, currently deployed in active war zones.

Historical Background – 43rd Mechanized Brigade:

The 43rd Separate Mechanized Brigade was officially formed in 2014, shortly after the start of Russia’s hybrid war in eastern Ukraine. Originally created as part of Ukraine’s emergency military expansion, the brigade began as a consolidated formation of mobilized reservists and newly trained recruits.

Throughout 2014–2015, the brigade took part in anti-terrorist operation (ATO) missions in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, participating in positional battles and maintaining defensive lines along the front.

By 2022, the 43rd Brigade had become a fully integrated and professional mechanized unit within the Ukrainian Ground Forces. With the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the brigade was deployed to defend central and eastern directions, supporting counteroffensive operations and holding defensive sectors near Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Zaporizhzhia.

The brigade remains actively engaged on the frontlines, maintaining a reputation as a reliable and combat-effective force.