HTS-Associated Unit Patches – Katibat al-Ghuraba and Liwa Abd al-Rahman
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Embroidered reproduction patches featuring two unit designs associated with HTS-aligned formations during the Syrian Civil War. Both use a white background with blue detailing, a central shield, a dome motif, and a white sword.
Specifications
Size: Approximately 3.5 × 3.5 inches
Construction: Embroidered fabric patches
Design options: Katibat al-Ghuraba or Liwa Abd al-Rahman
Backing options: Hook and loop, iron on, or sew on (no backing)
Historical Context
The Arabic inscriptions identify Katibat al-Ghuraba, or “The Strangers’ Battalion,” with additional Turkistani identification, and Liwa Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf, or “Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf Brigade.” The designs reflect the use of named formations and shared insignia styles within the Syrian insurgency.
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham formed in 2017 and became a dominant insurgent organization in northwestern Syria. After the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024, HTS’s formal dissolution was announced in January 2025 as former rebel factions were to be incorporated into Syrian state institutions. These patches document unit identities associated with the period before that reorganization.
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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