🇺🇦⚔️ “Kryvbas” Cossack Patch — Pride, Courage & Remembrance ❤️🖤

🇺🇦⚔️ “Kryvbas” Cossack Patch — Pride, Courage & Remembrance ❤️🖤

🧵 Bold red embroidery on a black shield gives this “КРИВБАС” — “Kryvbas” patch its striking appearance. A fierce Cossack with an eye patch and sweeping moustache sits above crossed sabres and a curved horn, framed by a bright red border. ⚔️

📅 The design is closely associated with the 40th “Kryvbas” Battalion, formed in May 2014. Originally a territorial defence battalion, it later became a motorised infantry battalion. Its history began more than twelve years ago; the original unit was disbanded in 2015. Battalion history

🛡️ Its soldiers fought at Ilovaisk in August 2014 and Debaltseve during winter 2015, enduring two of the most difficult battles of the early war. This design carries a powerful connection to their service and sacrifice. Veteran’s account

🎖️ Individual soldiers received state honours. At a ceremony in July 2015, twelve fallen members were posthumously awarded the Order “For Courage”, Third Class. Awards report

🎁 A meaningful addition to a Ukrainian patch collection, with a story deserving remembrance.

🛍️ Shop-purchased and unworn.

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