Latvian pre-WW2 “Latvijas Aizsardzes” Paramilitary Org Brooch
Article about: Hello. I just purchased what was described to me as a brooch for the Latvian “Latvijas Aizsardzes” (LA) – the paramilitary force in Latvia between 1919 and 1940. When researching the L
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Hi there 1)Yes it is Latvian article. 2)It is a brooch from first independent republic of Latvia times pre ww2 from paramilitary civilian organisation mens where called Aizsargi(defenders) and womens aizsardzes(defenderes) in this case it is from womens organisation! 3)LA-Latvijas Aizsardzes(Latvian Defenderers) thous two which you call runes in Latvia we call a Fire crosses! 4) As far as I know this brooch was first issued in 1925 and where issued till 1940 when Soviet Union occupy us! 5) BB probably is maker but at the moment I cant tell you which one! 6) 14,810 women officially where in organisation so how many more where issued I dont know!Also I dont know is this original item or just some copy as I have never saw original one just find some info for you without pictures,but description about brooch seems to be right!
Regards Rolands
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