Linasl Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Hello. I have 2 Finland regimental badges. Each is numbered on the back. Can you please help me identify each, as well as what time period? Thanks. Linas
Great Dane Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 The one with the blue enamel is a Lotta Svärd badge. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotta_Svärd 1
Linasl Posted July 20, 2020 Author Posted July 20, 2020 Thanks. Could the second be Lotta Svärd too? It has the initials 'LS'
Great Dane Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 You may be right... at least there was one for sale on ebay described as "Lotta Svärd WW II Ski and Walking Badge 2nd Class"... Bear in mind, though, that that is not necessarily a correct description... just what the seller thinks it is... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Finland-Finnish-Lotta-Svard-WW-II-Ski-and-Walking-Badge-2nd-Class-Silver/114098519487 1
JohanH Posted July 20, 2020 Posted July 20, 2020 Hello. Both Badges are from lotta svärd. The blue is for 10 years membership. The other is an award for walking and skiing just like the seller say. These exists in bronze, silver and gold. See this page for more photos and information. http://www.lottasvard.fi/lotta-svard-merkit/ 1
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