Arkan’s Tigers Serbian Volunteer Guard Patch
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This embroidered patch depicts the insignia commonly associated with Arkan’s Tigers, formally known as the Serbian Volunteer Guard (Srpska dobrovoljačka garda, SDG). The central motif features a roaring tiger head on a black field, symbolizing aggression, dominance, and shock-unit identity. Above the tiger is a horizontal tricolor in red, blue, and white reflecting Serbian national colors, with a Serbian cross with four ocila (firesteels)—a traditional Serbian national and Orthodox symbol at the top. The word “Тигрови” (“Tigers” in Serbian Cyrillic) is embroidered along the lower edge.
The Serbian Volunteer Guard emerged in the early 1990s during the Yugoslav Wars and was led by Željko Ražnatović, widely known as Arkan. The unit became one of the most recognizable Serbian paramilitary formations of the period, noted for its distinctive tiger symbolism, custom insignia, and heavy use of nationalist imagery. Patches like this were worn on uniforms, field jackets, and tactical gear, and variations existed due to non-standardized production and private commissioning.
This reproduction is intended for collectors and researchers interested in Balkan conflict-era insignia, paramilitary heraldry, and late–Cold War / post–Cold War militaria.
Specifications:
Approximate height: 4 inches
Shape: Shield-style cut
Embroidery: Fully embroidered design
Border: Satin border
Backing options: Hook and loop, iron on, or sew on (no backing)
Colors: Black field with multicolor embroidery (yellow, red, white, blue)
Historical Context:
Arkan’s Tigers operated primarily in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina during the early 1990s. The unit’s iconography—especially the tiger—was deliberately chosen to project fear and elite status. While no single officially standardized patch existed, tiger-head designs became strongly associated with the group and are now widely recognized within conflict-era militaria collecting circles.
Disclaimer:
This item is a non-authentic reproduction intended for historical and educational purposes, as well as for display in private collections. It is not meant to promote any political stance or ideology.
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Iron on ,Velcro ,Sew on (no backing) |
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