Syrian Republican Guard SSI

[Silvio]

Here is a rare Syrian Republican guard badge made out of medal.

 

 

 

[Silvio]

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[PaulR]

What were some of the battles this unit was engaged in?

[Silvio]

Hi Paul,

 

They have a long history starting in 1971 as Defence companies and from 1976-1984 they merged up in the SAA,Republican guard and the 14th special forces.

Here are 2 links with their information.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_Companies_(Syria)

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republican_Guard_(Syria)

[SteveB]

I know it's an old thread but I've just come across it.

 

Here is my 'collection' of Syrian special forces badges. They are frustrating because there is little known about these units, beyond the links that Silvio posted.

 

The metal shields are worn on the right chest, there should be a red/yellow and green/yellow version at least. The material patches are worn on the arm. I think the background color is the parent unit, the stitching a sub unit identification.

 

 

 

The round badge is the Airborne Brigade

 

Up until he Syrian Civil war these units based in Damascus as loyal to the regime but did have significant deployment to Lebanon in the 70s and action in the 1982 war. Most of the badges I have come one way or another from Lebanon.

 

Steve

[SteveB]

Found this image of the patch being worn.