Russian 345th Airborne Regiment Flag

135×90 cm

This Russian 345th Airborne Regiment Flag 135×90 cm commemorates one of the most decorated airborne units in post-Soviet and Soviet history. Designed on a black background, the flag prominently features the VDV shield with wings, star, and parachute, surrounded by Soviet decorations: the Order of the Red Banner, the Order of Suvorov (3rd class), and jubilee medals.

The regiment’s full title — visible on the flag — includes the honorary name tied to the 70th anniversary of the Komsomol. This makes it a representative VDV Honor Unit Banner, connecting both historical identity and generational prestige.

It falls into the category of black airborne regimental flags, typically used for formal display and veteran associations. The inclusion of Soviet awards also classifies this design as a Soviet Paratrooper Legacy Flag, frequently collected by historians and military reenactors.

The overall layout and medal group reflect a lineage tied closely to operations in Central Asia, especially its deployments in the 1980s. That context links this item directly to the genre of Soviet Afghanistan war flags, honoring combat performance abroad.

Further, the flag’s aesthetic and emblem set correspond to a Red Banner VDV emblem layout, recognized across post-Soviet veteran culture. Ideal for display in VDV-themed collections or as a air assault veteran flag, the piece captures the continuity between modern Russian airborne units and their Soviet-era predecessors.

Historical Background:

The 345th Guards Airborne Regiment was one of the most active Soviet VDV units during the Cold War. Originally formed in the 1940s, the regiment gained its reputation in the 1980s for its extended deployment in Afghanistan, where it conducted numerous airborne and counterinsurgency operations.

Stationed for years at Bagram Air Base, the unit played a central role in the Soviet-Afghan conflict, becoming a symbol of endurance and combat readiness. The regiment received multiple honors, including the Order of Suvorov, for its performance in mountain warfare and urban operations.

After the dissolution of the USSR, the unit remained active under Russian command before eventually being reorganized. The flag reflects its legacy: airborne roots, elite training, and the visual continuity of Soviet military honor.