Union of Defense (1934-1940) special sleeve insignia
PUBLISHED
HISTORICAL
navy
Record Information
Country
Estonia
Code: EE
Organization
NAVY
NAVY
Period
Estonia (1917-1940)
1917 - 1940
Insignia Type
NAVY
Record Details
Created
6/10/2026
Last Updated
6/10/2026
Record ID
9a9ea58b...
Summary
Kaitseliit
Detailed Description
Estonia
Union of Defense - special sleeve insignia
Kaitseliit
1934 - 1940
navigation service
mechanic service
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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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International Encyclopedia of Uniform Insignia. "Union of Defense (1934-1940) special sleeve insignia". Retrieved from https://insignia-encyclopedia.org/encyclopedia/union-of-defense-1934-1940-special-sleeve-insignia-5913
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