IDF Faran Brigade (Brigade 512) – Official Unit Shoulder Tag.
IDF Faran Brigade (Brigade 512) – Official Unit Shoulder Tag.
The official shoulder Unit Shoulder Tag of the Faran Regional Brigade (Brigade 512), a regular‑service regional brigade in the IDF operating under the Edom Formation (Division 80) in the Southern Command.
The brigade was established on November 28, 2018, replacing the disbanded Sagi Brigade, and is responsible for securing Israel’s western border with Egypt and the Negev region.
Faran Brigade combines both regional defense missions and the development and operation of the IDF’s mixed light‑infantry battalions.
Key Characteristics
- Area of Operation: The Egypt border — Western Negev, Nitzana area, Mount Sagi, Mount Harif, and the Negev Highlands
- Headquarters (Home Base): Ketziot Camp
Battalions and Units Under the Brigade
The brigade commands the Border Defense Battalions — mixed light‑infantry battalions where male and female soldiers serve together:
- Bardelas Battalion (277): Responsible for routine security in the sector
- Caracal Battalion (33): The IDF’s first mixed‑gender infantry battalion, assigned to the brigade upon its establishment
- Reserve Battalion: Activated as needed to reinforce and defend the Negev region
Operational Activity
The brigade’s missions include countering drug and weapons smuggling along the Egyptian border, preventing terrorist infiltrations, and maintaining Israel’s sovereignty throughout the desert region.
Product Details
- Made from high‑quality canvas fabric
- Includes elastic hanging loop
- High‑quality printed patch
- Width: approx. 5.5 cm
- Length: approx. 13 cm
A high‑quality, official, and accurate unit patch — perfect for collectors, IDF enthusiasts, and former or current soldiers.