Uniform Insignia and Patches of the IRIN

Uniform Insignia and Patches of the IRIN

(Wikipedia)

Symbol of the Navy
Emblem of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (IRIN) forces. Features an anchor of a background of waves with the characteristic stylized Allah surounded by red, white and green roundels. Text runs alongside the top of the patch. Worn sporadically by naval personnel and marines alike, typically on the upper left sleeve.

IRIN Aviation

(Unknown)

Emblem of the IRIN aviation contingent. Features an anchor on a backdrop of waves and a winged ships wheel below a stylized Allah. Position on uniform in unknown but upper left or right sleeve is a safe bet.









IRIN Marines

(Eric Larson)

Emblem of the Iranian marines. Features a trident with a parachute canopy and a ship in between the prongs. Below this is a shark and lettering in English text that reads "I.R. Iran Marines". Along the top in persian lettering that reads "tofangdar-e dariai". Typically worn on either the upper right or left sleeve below tabs if present.








Marine Commando

(Eric Larson and Fars News)

Elite branch of the regular marines. Patch and tab similar to the one worn by regular Takavars in the ground fources. Red and black patch features an upward point dagger below Persian lettering that reads "Takavar daryai" or "Marine/Naval commando" which can also be found in English below. Known operational capability include naval assault and amphibious capability.






Special Boat Service

(Unknown and Unknown)

Not much is known about this commando unit within the Marines. The elite British SBS trained Iranian special forces during the days of the Imperial Iranian navy so it is possible that this legacy still exists in one form or another. Emblem features a parachute canopy, dolphin and crossed oars as well as an anchor and kayak. The inclusion of the kayak and crossed oars would imply that infiltration and airborne operations remain a key component of their doctrine. Typically worn on the right breast pocket.











Special Boat Service Two

(Unknown and Fars News)

Another Iranian SBS unit similar to the one above. This patch has similar features to the first with an anchor and kayak and dolphins. Worn on the left breast pocket.









Diver

(Eric Larson)

No Information about specific qualifications. Features an old-time diving helmet above an anchor and flanked by two fish. Three different versions, one-star, two-star, and three-star (pictured).











Hovercraft Pilot

(MEcollectibles)

Unknown if this is a pre- or post- revolutionary pin. Would be worn as a patch on field uniforms.