148th Separate Artillery Brigade patch Wreath Motankas differ from ordinary dolls

Motankas differ from ordinary dolls by "empty" faces

State Emblem: At the top center of the helmet is the Tryzub (Trident)

primarily based on the Ukrainian Volunteer Corps (DUK)

evoking the overgrown forests surrounding abandoned villages and forgotten roads near Chornobyl

The textured golden wheat symbolises abundance

148th Separate Artillery Brigade patch Wreath Motankas differ from ordinary dollsThis patch belongs to the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade (also known as the 148 OABr) of the Airborne Assault Forces of Ukraine. Brigade Role: The 148th is an artillery unit specializing in howitzer and self propelled artillery support for airborne assault operations. Base: The brigade is historically based in Zhytomyr, a major hub for Ukraine's airborne forces. The design is rich in Ukrainian military tradition and history: The Three Spears: These