Russian GRU Unit 25137 Signals Intelligence 20th Anniversary Badge – Zvezda Network, Rare Official Issue

Description

Original Item – Only One Available. This 20th anniversary badge was issued to personnel of GRU Military Unit 25137, a unit associated with Russia’s signals-intelligence structure. GRU oversees a wide SIGINT and ELINT network, including the long-running “Zvezda” system responsible for satellite and communications interception. While the exact functions of individual GRU units are never publicly detailed, the numbering and design tradition strongly indicate affiliation with the signals-intelligence branch rather than standard field formations. Such internally issued anniversary pieces are rarely encountered outside official circles, making this badge an uncommon and desirable artifact.

Produced for the 2004–2024 milestone, the badge reflects the modern construction standards of restricted-issue GRU awards and carries the unit’s official number along with its 20-year designation. Badges tied to intelligence units remain difficult to acquire due to limited distribution and the secrecy surrounding GRU structures. For collectors of Russian intelligence memorabilia, modern SIGINT formations, or rare unit-specific awards, this example represents a notable and highly collectible piece linked to one of Russia’s most specialized branches.