Russian OMON Chest & Back Patches – Blue Kamysh Camouflage Police Insignia Replicas
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Reproductions of the distinctive OMON identification patches historically worn by Russian special-purpose police personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD).
Featuring bold yellow Cyrillic ОМОН lettering against a black background with a matching yellow rectangular outline, these embroidered patches replicate the recognizable insignia displayed on Russian OMON uniforms, particularly the blue-gray Kamysh (Blue Tiger Stripe) camouflage commonly associated with the organization’s post-Soviet era.
Available as individual chest or back patches, or together as a matching two-piece set. Both designs are based on documented uniform examples and historical photographic references.
Each patch is handmade to order in Florida.
Specifications
Available Variations:
Chest Patch: Approximately 3.75 × 1.18 inches (9.51 × 2.99 cm).
Back Patch: Approximately 7.11 × 2.01 inches (18.06 × 5.12 cm).
Complete Set: One chest patch and one back patch.
Design Details:
Inscription: ОМОН (OMON)
Lettering: Yellow embroidery
Background: Black fabric
Border: Yellow embroidered rectangular outline
Edge finishing: Satin-stitched border
Construction: Embroidered textile insignia
Backing Options:
Hook-and-loop (Velcro-style)
Iron-on
Sew-on (no backing)
Historical Context
OMON (Отряд милиции особого назначения), originally translated as Special Purpose Militia Detachment, was established within the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs in 1988. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, OMON developed into one of Russia’s most recognizable special-purpose police organizations.
OMON personnel have historically performed public-order duties, riot-control operations, armed law-enforcement support, counterterrorism assignments, and deployments to conflict regions, including the North Caucasus.
During the 1990s, Russian internal-security formations began adopting distinctive camouflage uniforms, including the blue-gray variant of the Kamysh tiger-stripe pattern. This camouflage became particularly recognizable on OMON personnel during the 2000s and early 2010s.
Uniforms frequently displayed rectangular identification patches with contrasting ОМОН lettering. Smaller insignia were positioned on the chest, while larger versions appeared across the upper back to identify personnel during operations.
Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs uniform regulations issued in 2007 specifically documented gray Kamysh camouflage garments and the placement of OMON identification patches on both the chest and back.
Following Russia’s 2011 police reforms, OMON retained its abbreviation under the name Special Purpose Mobile Detachment. In 2016, OMON units were transferred to the newly established Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya).
These reproduction patches reflect the historical appearance of Russian OMON identification insignia associated with the Blue Kamysh uniform era.
Disclaimer
This item is a privately manufactured reproduction intended exclusively for historical documentation, educational reference, archival display, collecting, and law-enforcement recognition training.
It is not an officially issued government insignia and carries no law-enforcement authority. This product is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or manufactured for the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs, OMON, or the Russian National Guard.
The reproduction is offered for historical and educational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement or promotion of any government, organization, ideology, or its activities.
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