PMC WAGNER HOODED FIELD JACKET 002

Collection

PMC Wagner · Russo-Ukrainian War · Uniforms

Origin

Battle of Bakhmut
Bakhmut, Donetsk, Ukraine

Year

2023

Association

Worn by a Russian Wagner Group mercenary during the fighting in Bakhmut.

Description

A Russian EMR camouflage hooded summer jacket displaying an official-style Wagner Group shoulder patch alongside a personalized morale patch. The jacket follows the standard field pattern commonly worn by Wagner personnel during the Russo-Ukrainian War and shows signs of operational use. While the left sleeve bears a conventional Wagner insignia, the right sleeve features an uncommon custom text patch expressing a dark, fatalistic slogan consistent with the irreverent humor and combat culture often reflected in unofficial Wagner morale patches. Such personalized additions were frequently acquired privately and are encountered far less often than standard-issued insignia.

Right sleeve patch translation

“Мы знаем, что попадем в ад, но в аду мы будем лучшими.”
“We know that we’ll end up in hell, but even in hell, we’ll be the best.”

Notes

The jacket was acquired together with two matching Wagner Group signature insignia patches. One patch remains mounted on the jacket and exhibits pronounced field wear, including tears, fraying, and dirt accumulation consistent with prolonged operational use. It likely carries a stronger connection to the combatant's field history. The second matching patch, retained separately, shows comparatively lighter wear and may have served as a spare replacement, backup insignia, or personal trade item among Wagner personnel.

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