“Idiot Award” — Kristina’s Exclusive Morale Patch

Some patches recognise outstanding service. This one recognises outstanding cock-ups.

Designed by Kristina and her brothers-in-arms, this personal patch is their special gift for those who make the most mistakes—or deliberately spoil everyone else’s work.

The Story Behind the Patch

Every team has those moments when someone’s contribution leaves everyone else with more work to do. Kristina and her comrades decided those efforts deserved recognition of their own.

The patch reads “ДОВБОЙОБ”—which Kristina describes as “idiot” in a very informal way. In English, “fuckwit” is a closer match for its strength and tone. This is definitely no polite reprimand.

Created as a pointed present, it delivers the team’s verdict in one unmistakable word.

Congratulations. Your efforts have been noticed.

The Design

A long rectangular camouflage patch with bold black Ukrainian lettering and a stitched border. The straightforward design lets the message do all the talking.

Only Two Ways to Get One

Serve alongside Kristina and receive one personally from her—or buy one here through Ukraine UK Aid.

These are Kristina’s personal patches, made in limited numbers and available to buy exclusively through us.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Fortunately, buying yours here means you don’t have to earn it.

Features

• Personal design created by Kristina and her brothers-in-arms

• Bold “ДОВБОЙОБ” lettering

• Camouflage background with a stitched border

• Long rectangular shape

• Explicit Ukrainian humour with a personal story

• Available to buy exclusively through Ukraine UK Aid

• Limited numbers

Keeping Kristina Moving

We’ve known Kristina since early 2023, when she was helping families displaced by war. Today, she serves with the Marines, flying reconnaissance drones on the front line.

Your purchase helps us keep the L200 pickup we donated to her running, continuing the support we’ve given her for years.

A questionable award. A worthwhile purchase.

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All items for sale by Ukraine UK Aid have been brought back from Ukraine while completing missions in the country, unless stated otherwise.