Union of Defense (1934-1940) special sleeve insignia - International Encyclopedia of uniforms and insignia

Union of Defense (1934-1940) special sleeve insignia

Estonia

Union of Defense - special sleeve insignia

Kaitseliit

1934 - 1940

  • navigation service

  • mechanic service

  • medical service

  • mine and torpedo service

  • communication service

  • quartermaster service
    "V" from the word "varahoidja"

  • economic service

  • military band

  • chemical service
    "G" from the word "gaasi" ("gas")

  • weapon masters

  • instructors
    "OP" stand for the word "oppe" ("training")

  • secretary

  • sports instructor
    "Sp" from the word "spordi" ("sport")

  • jurist
    "JK" from the word "jurisconsult"

For officials of special services and persons holding certain positions, special sleeve insignia were established - above the braid, in accordance with the position held, a yellow quadrangle 55 mm high and 40 mm wide with rounded corners, edged with a gold cord, was sewn on, and on the field of the quadrangle, a drawing of the emblem of the service or specialty was embroidered with blue thread.
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illustratorKirill Vasiliev
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