KGB troops USSR special forces patch Russian army CCCP.  The history of KGB troops and USSR special forces patches is deeply intertwined with the Soviet Union’s military and intelligence history. The KGB, or Committee for State Security, was the main security agency of the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1991, responsible for intelligence, counterintelligence, and internal security. The patches worn by these forces were often embroidered and used to denote affiliation, identity, or status within the Soviet military hierarchy. The patches were a symbol of the KGB’s role in the Soviet Union’s defense and security, and they have been a subject of interest for collectors and enthusiasts of Soviet-era memorabilia.