Russian Soviet Rocket Artillery Troops Branch Trade Patch

The Russian Soviet Rocket Artillery Troops Branch Trade Patch is a military insignia historically worn by personnel serving in the Soviet Union’s rocket artillery units. This embroidered patch typically features branch-specific symbols, such as stylized rocket projectiles crossed with artillery elements, representing the unit’s specialized role within the armed forces. Rocket artillery units were significant in the Soviet military structure, providing mobile and concentrated firepower support. The patch was usually affixed to uniforms to indicate the wearer’s assignment to these troops. Manufactured according to Soviet military standards, patches like this one were produced in various sizes and styles depending on the era and uniform regulations. Collectors and historians value such patches for their association with Soviet military history, particularly during the Cold War period, when rocket artillery played a critical role in the USSR’s defense strategy. This item provides a representative example of Soviet military branch insignia from the mid- to late-twentieth century.