This Combat Used Russian Forces Tab carries the full Cyrillic inscription «ВООРУЖЕННЫЕ СИЛЫ РОССИИ», translated as “Armed Forces of Russia.” The long rectangular format identifies it as a text strip rather than a shield shaped formation badge. Faded yellow lettering sits on a dark olive field, with a muted red line around the inscription and an olive outer edge. The photograph shows an uneven, worn surface and a slight curve along the length.

The wording identifies the Russian armed forces collectively. It names neither an individual formation nor a military speciality, and the complete phrase should be read as a national military identification. For an English language catalogue, “Armed Forces of Russia” retains the meaning more closely than shortening the inscription to “Russian Army.” The Russian term covers the armed forces as a whole, whereas the latter English expression can suggest only the land service.

As a Russian trophy chest strip, this example belongs with uniform identification pieces rather than humorous slogan patches. Its appeal within that group comes from the complete inscription and the particular appearance of this specimen: pale lettering, a subdued red outline, the olive perimeter and the pronounced longitudinal shape. These details also distinguish it from brighter red bordered examples and from field versions using dark letters against an olive background.

The reverse photograph shows the dark hook backing across the length of the strip. Both views are included so the same object can be examined from the front and back. Surface wear and the way the edges sit are visible in the supplied photographs; the featured image presents the inscription in full, while the gallery image records the attachment side. The listing concerns this individual Armed Forces Cyrillic badge, with its own visible appearance.

For a collection of combat worn uniform insignia, a written identification strip provides a useful comparison with flag tabs, personal names and formation emblems. Here the principal identification is stated directly in words. Keeping the Russian text alongside its translation makes the item searchable without changing what the original inscription says. One specimen is offered at €50, with the two photographs belonging to that single tab. The reverse is an additional view of the item, rather than a second piece.

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