{"product_id":"national-guard-of-ukraine","title":"Store Purchased National Guard of Ukraine","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis patch represents the \u003cb\u003eNational Guard of Ukraine\u003c\/b\u003e (НГУ - \u003ci\u003eNatsionalna Hvardiia Ukrainy\u003c\/i\u003e), a military formation with law enforcement functions under the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatch Design and Symbols\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCentral Imagery:\u003c\/b\u003e The patch features a stylized \"cyborg\" or tactical helmet. Behind the helmet are two crossed \u003cb\u003eassault rifles\u003c\/b\u003e and several \u003cb\u003ecartridges\u003c\/b\u003e, symbolizing the unit's combat readiness and defensive mission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eState Emblem:\u003c\/b\u003e At the top center of the helmet is the \u003cb\u003eTryzub\u003c\/b\u003e (Trident), Ukraine’s national coat of arms, which dates back to the 10th-century Kievan Rus and signifies national identity and sovereignty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMotto:\u003c\/b\u003e The bottom scroll contains the official motto of the National Guard: \u003cb\u003e\"Честь, Мужність, Закон\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Honor, Courage, Law). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackground on the National Guard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Guard is intended to protect the lives and rights of citizens and the state from criminal and other threats. Historically, it claims the legacy of the Gendarmerie of the Ukrainian People's Republic (1918–1919). In modern times, it plays a critical role in Ukraine's defense, particularly following the full-scale invasion in 2022, which saw a surge in the use of such patriotic and unit-specific insignia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-uids=\"FgBTZe_c,FgBTZe_d\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\"\u003e\u003cspan data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=FgBTZe_b\/TKHnVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" class=\"vKEkVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eThis patch was purchased from a store in Ukraine. It is not worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf you purchase one or more of these fantastic items, when you receive them, please share pictures with us through our Facebook page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/657774448877233\" title=\"Ukraine UK Aid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUkraine UK AID\u003c\/a\u003e on Facebook here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items for sale by Ukraine UK Aid have been bought back from inside Ukraine while completing missions in the country unless stated otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS STATED ALL MONEY RAISED FROM THE SALE IS USED TO FUND HUMANITARIAN AID INSIDE UKRAINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Good Men","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57814100410749,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/7859\/4860\/files\/IMG_0901.jpg?v=1770992265","url":"https:\/\/ukraineukaid.org\/products\/national-guard-of-ukraine","provider":"Ukraine UK Aid","version":"1.0","type":"link"}