Unidentified Unknown Uniform

[Alex K]

Hi all, another unknown uniform but I suspect Estonian, can anyone identify the medals badges on his uniform?

any help appreciated

regards

Alex K

[iffig]

An Estonian lieutnant (A captain would wear four braids on cuff, an oddity ....) in M. 36 Uniform. His arm of service badges are worn on collars (I cannot discern what they look like). He is wearing an Estonian Military Pilot Qualification badges(over his medals). The two badges under his medals are probably unit and/or qualification badges but they are too small for me to tell which. If you can post a close up, maybe that will help.

[Alex K]

hI iffig, thanks for the info, I guessed he was estonian his uniform and other military symbols did have me baffled.

regards

Alex

[iffig]

My pleasure. If you can post a close up of the badges he wears, maybe I shall be able to say what they are.

Unfortunately, I am incompetent with medals ....

[Alex K]

Hi iffig, thanks for your interest, I have however after much digging around identified the decorations

Estonia Defence League White Cross 3rd Class and the

Latvian Aizsargi Cross
of Merit.

The Armoured Train Badge

and

the Latvian Aizsargi members badge

and

estonia 7 Defence League Sakalamaa regional unit.

[Noor]

You got awards and badges right.... you still don't have a name?

He became most famous estonian military commander during WW2:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfons_Rebane

[Alex K]

Hi Noor,, thanks for the link, I had actually found who he was eventually, I appreciate your input

regards

attached from another thread (Bringing History back to life)

I colourise black and white image as a small pastime, so getting medals, uniforms etc correct is important otherwise no point in doing it

regards

Alex

[Noor]

Thats amazing job!

[Alex K]

Hi Noor thanks, I strive for accuracy, hence the request for information.

regards

Alex

Edited April 4, 2013 by Alex K