Symbolism plays a huge role in life, especially now. After all, it is by the logo of a famous brand that people judge the quality of goods or services. But this is not an innovation of advertisers. Many centuries ago, noble families and state organizations had their emblems, shields and flags. Today we tell the story, origin and simply interesting facts related to the emblem of the Airborne Forces.
Emblem History
The emblem of the Airborne Forces, or rather, the emblem was created relatively recently, in 2005. From that moment on, all official documentation, as well as landing paraphernalia, began to be decorated with golden grenada with wings. This symbol was chosen for a reason. The paratroopers are considered to be elite troops precisely because great responsibility rests on their shoulders, their work is associated with great risk. Many military men who have connected life with this profession do not survive to retirement, but ascend to heaven much earlier. In order to perpetuate the memory of all those killed in the battles, as well as to express the whole essence of the work of the paratroopers, wings were attached to grenada.
In addition to the main emblem, which is considered small, the Airborne Forces have two more variations of the coat of arms. The middle one is very reminiscent of the Russian coat of arms. It depicts a double-headed eagle. In one paw he holds a golden grenada, and in the other a sword. An uninitiated person may say: “What is the connection between the landing troops and the sword?” In fact, like many other symbols, an allegory can be traced here. The sword is a symbol of strength and courage. In the center of the coat of arms there is a red shield on which Gregory the Victorious pierces the serpent with a spear. This point does not need a special explanation. Airborne Forces - part of the Russian troops, and as a sign of this part of the coat of arms was simply copied.
The large emblem is a small and medium version enriched with oak branches. The winged grenada is placed on a blue shield that symbolizes the sky. At the top of this emblem is the second coat of arms of the airborne forces - a double-headed eagle with George the Victorious in the center. In this version, oak branches are an allegory of the Greek laurel, but only in the Russian interpretation. Oak is the same national Russian tree as birch. And since it is considered one of the strongest in its category, it is not surprising that the elite troops chose these leaves for themselves as symbols.
Flag history
The flag has the same symbolic meaning as the emblem of the Airborne Forces. It depicts a golden parachutist with an open parachute. Two planes can be seen on its sides. This logo appeared before the official emblem in 2004. The flag is divided into two unequal parts. 2/3 of the flag on top is a large blue stripe. It symbolizes the sky. It is in this part that the paratrooper with planes is located. The second part of the flag is green. It symbolizes a clean land. The whole flag is made in rather bright colors, which means a peaceful sky and earth, which the Airborne Forces are called to guard.
Where is used
The coat of arms of the Russian Airborne Forces can be seen everywhere on August 2. Former and active paratroopers celebrate their holiday even in the smallest cities of our homeland or in the town. The flag of the Airborne Forces hangs in all specialized military units not only about their own holiday, but also during official Russian events, it is officially raised on the flagpole. During mourning events, for example, in memory of the dead paratroopers, the flag is lowered.
Now it is also fashionable to decorate various houses with various symbols. Therefore, successful retired paratroopers in memory of their past service often use the flag or coat of arms of the Airborne Forces to decorate their homes. They put it on a flagpole on the roof or hang it at the front door. Also, symbols can adorn the central gate.
How is symbolism used?
The flag of the Russian Airborne Forces, the symbols of this military institution and various paraphernalia are now in the public domain. Anyone can buy it in Voentorg. Therefore, not a single August 2 passes without automobile processions, from the windows of which the flags of the Airborne Forces peek out, waving in the wind. Blue berets on this day often adorn the heads of all paratroopers and even those people who have only an indirect relation to the flight troops.
The coat of arms of the Airborne Forces in the vector is freely available. Therefore, it is not surprising that with the advent of the holiday, and more and more often, people associated with the landing troops stick stickers with symbols on their cars. It can be a flag, coat of arms or just a picture with an inscription. For example, a parachute and the slogan "Nobody but us", which we will talk about a little later. It is difficult to say whether such a manifestation of one’s devotion is necessary, but in any case, to some extent, this develops patriotism towards Russia as a whole.
Tagline Airborne
The description of the flag of the Russian Airborne Forces will be incomplete if you do not talk about the motto of the flight guard. The airborne troops are one of the elite units of the army, so men with excellent health and good physical condition are being taken there. The service is difficult, and in case of military anxiety, the demand from this unit will be the greatest. It has always been this way since the airborne troops first took up the mission. It was in the first operation, which took place in 1941, in the heat of war that the motto was born: "No one but us." It very capaciously reflects not only the self-confidence of the paratroopers, but also the real situation. There were, there is, and, unfortunately, will be military operations in which it is impossible to do without flight troops. They help a lot in operations where infantry, artillery and the naval division simply will not pass.
The history of the creation of elite troops
The coat of arms and flag of the Airborne Forces appeared only in the 2000s, and the airborne troops themselves took their first mission 60 years earlier. The first operation, in which the paratroopers participated, was carried out in 1941. It was when Moscow was captured by the Nazis that the help of heaven was very necessary. And it was from heaven that this help was received. The paratroopers were landed behind enemy lines and in bloody battles helped to destroy more than 15 thousand German soldiers, thereby providing extraordinary assistance to occupied Moscow. To date, the soldiers of the airborne forces managed to participate in the Afghan and Georgian war, and have provided indispensable assistance in Chechen companies.
