Russian 14th Border Detachment Bars Patch

9 cm

The Russian 14th Border Detachment Bars Patch 9 cm is an elite frontier troops badge created for members of the 14th Border Detachment, a unit known by the callsign “Bars” (Snow Leopard). The patch is produced in a 9 cm format and intended for wear on official border guard uniforms, both in the field and during ceremonies.

Emblazoned with the signature “Bars” insignia, the patch highlights the distinctive identity of this border unit. It is listed in uniform regulations as a border guard elite detachment emblem, and the design is approved for all operational personnel. Materials are selected for durability under field conditions, ensuring compliance with Russian border service standards.

The Bars unit sleeve insignia is distributed to new members upon assignment and is often collected by veterans and those with service history in specialized border detachments. Within supply records, it is referenced as a Russian frontier guard specialist patch, and is also noted in military history resources focused on modern Russian border troops.

Historical background:

The 14th Border Detachment “Bars” (Барс, meaning Snow Leopard) operates within the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) border guard framework. The detachment was established to secure remote and challenging frontier zones, often tasked with mountain, forest, or riverine patrols. The unit is recognized for advanced training, rapid deployment, and participation in complex border security operations, including anti-smuggling and counter-infiltration tasks.

The adoption of the Russian 14th Border Detachment Bars Patch 9 cm serves both as a practical uniform marker and a symbol of elite status within the service. Personnel in the “Bars” detachment have taken part in joint exercises, emergency response, and reinforced security along sensitive border sectors. The sleeve badge continues to be part of the unit’s tradition and serves as a visual reminder of its high readiness and specialist role in the Russian border system.

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