Russian Soviet Cossack Ozersk Municipal Police Sleeve Insignia

The Russian Soviet Cossack Ozersk Municipal Police Sleeve Insignia is a historical uniform emblem associated with law enforcement in Ozersk, a closed city in Russia. This insignia was used by members of the municipal police force, which incorporated Cossack traditions and local administrative symbols. Typically produced in cloth or felt, the patch features distinctive Soviet-era iconography, including elements that identify the Cossack heritage and the specific jurisdiction of Ozersk. The design often incorporates regional colors, insignia denoting rank or unit, and, in some cases, the hammer and sickle motif or a red star, reflecting the period’s state symbolism. Such sleeve insignias were worn on the upper arm of regulation uniforms as part of the police identification system. This item provides insight into the organization and visual culture of Soviet municipal police forces, particularly in locales with significant Cossack populations or traditions during the Soviet era.