Russian 56th Air Assault Brigade Don Cossack Patch

9 cm

The Russian 56th Air Assault Brigade Don Cossack Patch 9 cm is the official paratrooper sew-on insignia for the 56th Air Assault Brigade, designated as the Don Cossack unit within Russian Airborne Forces (VDV). This patch is produced for sewing directly onto airborne and field uniforms, without Velcro or adhesive backing.

Embodying the combined heritage of Russian paratroopers and the Don Cossack tradition, the patch features unit-specific symbols and the recognized 9 cm format. Used as an authentic VDV Cossack insignia, it is required for regulation compliance among serving personnel. Construction materials are selected for field durability, and the badge is classified as a Russian airborne brigade sleeve patch.

Current uniform guidelines specify this patch for official identification in operational and ceremonial settings. The insignia is also referenced in military equipment registries as a VDV Don Cossack brigade emblem, distinguishing the unit’s historical connection with Cossack formations.

Historical background:

The 56th Air Assault Brigade is an established formation of the Russian VDV with historical links to the Don Cossacks. Stationed primarily in southern Russia, the brigade has participated in airborne operations and rapid deployment missions since its creation. Adoption of the Russian 56th Air Assault Brigade Don Cossack Patch 9 cm as a paratrooper sew-on insignia affirms the unit’s dual legacy as both a modern airborne force and a successor to traditional Cossack military structures. Standardized sleeve patches were introduced to maintain visible unit identity within the airborne branch.

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