PMC WAGNER PATCH 008

Private collection
PMC WAGNER PATCH 008
Private collection

Collection

  • PMC Wagner
  • Russo-Ukrainian War
  • Patches

Origin

Battle of Bakhmut
Bakhmut, Donetsk, Ukraine

Year

2023

Association

Worn by a Russian Wagner Group reconnaissance/intelligence (razvedka) operator on field equipment during combat operations in the Battle of Bakhmut (2023).

Description

Original PMC Wagner reconnaissance/intelligence patch featuring a bearded operator wearing a patrol cap and tactical goggles against a stylized circular technical background composed of segmented radial bands. The upper inscription reads "PMC WAGNER GROUP", while the lower inscription reads "INTELLIGENC • SHO" (with "SHO" denoting a specific reconnaissance or intelligence detachment designation). The yellow-tinted section forms part of the operator's ballistic goggle lens. The design identifies the wearer with Wagner's reconnaissance and intelligence elements responsible for battlefield scouting, surveillance, and target acquisition. This example remains in excellent condition, displaying only light operational wear and accumulated dirt consistent with field use.

PMC WAGNER PATCH 008

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