Russian 22nd Internal Troops Brigade Flag

135×90 cm

This Russian 22nd Internal Troops Brigade Flag 135×90 cm represents the elite Cobra unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The design is centered around the Russian double-headed eagle, overlaid on a red-and-white cross layout inspired by ceremonial military banners.

Prominently featured in the upper corner is the Cobra spetsnaz patch flag — a symbolic red shield with a dagger and coiled snake, marking the identity of this special task force within the internal troops. This MVD Cobra Special Unit Flag combines national insignia with tactical specialization.

The overall design follows a red and white tactical flag structure, with bold golden text and strong visual symmetry. It’s recognized as a Russian law enforcement unit flag, used both for ceremonial purposes and internal recognition.

As part of the MVD system, this item reflects both federal authority and combat readiness. The central crest echoes the double-headed eagle military emblem, widely associated with national power structures.

This banner may also be categorized as a Ministry of Internal Affairs military banner, used by formations tasked with riot control, counterterrorism, and strategic security operations. Suitable for veteran rooms, reenactment displays, or collectors focusing on interior security forces, the flag also aligns with the style of a internal security forces banner.

Historical Background:

The 22nd Separate Operational Brigade (22 ОБрОН), known by its call name “Cobra,” served under the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD), particularly within the Internal Troops structure. It was formed to handle high-risk internal assignments, including riot suppression, counterinsurgency, and rapid deployment security operations.

The unit gained prominence during the early 2000s for its involvement in stabilization efforts across various Russian regions. While part of the ВВ МВД РФ (Internal Troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs), the brigade operated under a strict federal mandate and often cooperated with special forces and law enforcement agencies.

The “Cobra” designation emphasized its readiness and strike potential, symbolized visually by the dagger and snake emblem. Though the Internal Troops were restructured under the National Guard (Rosgvardiya) in 2016, flags and symbols of former elite units like the 22nd Brigade remain in active circulation among veterans and collectors.