Thank you for viewing. This item is an embroidered patch with the "ОХРАНА (Okhrana)" marking, which was used by organizations affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD). ■ About ОХРАНА (Okhrana) "ОХРАНА" is a Russian word meaning "security" or "protection." It is a very traditional name that has been used continuously from the Russian Empire to modern Russia as the name of a department responsible for guarding state facilities, important bases, and VIPs. In modern times, it is used as a marking to indicate security and guard duties in units affiliated with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) and organizations that follow its lineage. ■ Design and Features This patch has a shield-shaped base with the following elements: - A central sword (symbolizing law enforcement and the right to bear arms) - The Russian flag (tricolor) - The clear unit designation "ОХРАНА" The design is intended for practical use by operational units, not for ornamental purposes. The embroidery is fully embroidered, which is more durable than printed patches and is designed to be sewn onto uniforms and equipment. ■ Status as a Genuine Surplus Item This item is a genuine surplus item manufactured according to official specifications, and similar Russian real patches are intermittently available on the market. However, the same design is not always available in large quantities, and it is an item suitable for military collection and equipment reproduction purposes as an example of Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs equipment. ■ Condition Unused, stored item. Due to being a genuine surplus item, please understand that there may be slight individual differences and thread quirks due to the manufacturing and storage processes. ■ Uses - Russian military / Ministry of Internal Affairs military collection - Equipment reproduction (reenactment) - Equipment for survival games - Materials and display #RussianArmy #RussianMinistryOfInternalAffairs #MVD #ОХРАНА #GenuineItem #Military #Patch #EmbroideredPatch #MilitaryGear #Equipment #Collection