Brave, loyal, and selfless: the emblem of the legendary 128th Mountain Assault Brigade tells a powerful story (photo).
Each chevron on a military uniform is not merely an insignia. It is a symbol of honor, dignity, and fighting spirit, reflecting the history, traditions, and character of the unit. Our land from the Russian aggressor.
Today, "Telegraph" will share the story of this symbol, which has become a true talisman for defenders and a sign of the approaching Ukrainian victory.
The chevron has a shape resembling a shield. Its dark gray color is a symbol of mountain infantry, as well as a symbol of Transcarpathia — the Black Mountain.
The main element of the insignia is the silver Kostil (also known as the Antoniev Cross or Tau Cross) – a symbol of life and sacrifice. The Antoniev Cross can also be interpreted as the initial letter "T" in the word "Transcarpathia".
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At the center of the shield are two crossed silver axes (bartki), representing protection, steadfastness, combat training, and determination.
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The silver edelweiss flower, stylized to resemble the sun, has ten rays. The rays symbolize the ten ethnic groups of Transcarpathia, whose representatives serve in the brigade, while the six black dots in the center stand for the six virtues of a mountain stormtrooper: loyalty, honor, honesty, courage, duty, and selflessness.
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When the Chevron was Established
The current version of this brigade symbol was approved 6 years ago – on May 29, 2019.
Prior to the full-scale invasion, the brigade was actively engaged in combat operations in the eastern part of the country, specifically in battles for the Luhansk airport, Debaltseve, Toretsk, Pisky, and Mariupol. After the full-scale invasion, operations continued in Kherson, Soledar, and Zaporizhzhia.
During the full-scale invasion, combat brigades have been repeatedly recognized with state awards for bravery and heroism. The unit regularly conducts successful operations to destroy enemy equipment and fortifications.
Earlier, "Telegraph" reported on what the chevron of the famous 72nd OMBr means.