Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (هيئة تحرير الشام) – Kata’ib Khalid ibn al-Walid Military Wing Patch – 3.5”

This circular embroidered patch features Arabic inscriptions and iconography associated with Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and a named formation, Kata’ib Khalid ibn al-Walid. The central shield motif includes a domed structure and a rifle silhouette, framed by green laurel-style branches, with a green satin border. It’s a clean, high-contrast design intended to read clearly at distance—typical of unit/formation-style insignia.

Specifications

Diameter: 3.5 inches

Construction: Embroidered

Border: Satin border

Backing options: Hook and loop, iron on, or sew on (no backing)

Shape: Circular

Colors: Green, black, white

Historical Context

The Arabic text on the patch reads:

Top arc: هيئة تحرير الشام (Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham)

Center: كتيبة خالد بن الوليد (Kata’ib Khālid ibn al-Walīd – “Battalion of Khalid ibn al-Walid”)

Bottom arc: الجناح العسكري (al-jināḥ al-ʿaskarī – “The Military Wing”)

Khalid ibn al-Walid is a widely referenced early Islamic military commander, and his name is commonly used in modern-era militant branding to evoke historical battlefield prestige. Patches like this are typically used for internal identification, symbolism, and collector documentation rather than formal state-issued insignia.

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.