Private
According to his collar badge this young man is a private in the Latvian Aviation Regiment. The eagle badge denotes the regiment. The other badge is a marksman badge.
According to his collar badge this young man is a private in the Latvian Aviation Regiment. The eagle badge denotes the regiment. The other badge is a marksman badge.
Enlisted Men
One of these two enlisted men is in the Aviation Regiment as noted by his badge above the pocket and the wings on his epaulettes.
One of these two enlisted men is in the Aviation Regiment as noted by his badge above the pocket and the wings on his epaulettes.
Regimental Sgt. Major
This senior NCO wears the service dress with parade belt. His rank is indicated by the vertcial gold stripe, diagonal silver stripe and star. He wears the badge of the Latvian Aviation Regiment. The badge on the pocket is an infantry regiment badge.
This senior NCO wears the service dress with parade belt. His rank is indicated by the vertcial gold stripe, diagonal silver stripe and star. He wears the badge of the Latvian Aviation Regiment. The badge on the pocket is an infantry regiment badge.
Latvia 1929
These senior NCOs are standing in front of a two seater after a public demonstration.
These senior NCOs are standing in front of a two seater after a public demonstration.
Latvia 1929
Only approximately 10 years as an independent country, Latvia flies as an air regiment.
Only approximately 10 years as an independent country, Latvia flies as an air regiment.
Recent Graduates
This great shot shows off some recent graduates of a military school or class. Note the range of badges. Not all pictured wear the Regiment device though all appear to be active pilots.
This great shot shows off some recent graduates of a military school or class. Note the range of badges. Not all pictured wear the Regiment device though all appear to be active pilots.
The single diagonal bar with the two vertical bars is the rank of Sergeant. He wears the regiment badge on his chest and a very interesting half wing on the sidecap. I have never seen this insignia before. Being on the cap, it is more likely a branch of service device versus a qualification device.
The single diagonal bar with three vertical bars is the rank of Staff Sergeant. Notice the wing devices on the shoulder of an active pilot. He also wears the pilot school qualification badge and the badge of the regiment.
The single diagonal bar with three vertical bars is the rank of Staff Sergeant. Notice the wing devices on the shoulder of an active pilot. He also wears the pilot school qualification badge and the badge of the regiment.
The single diagonal silver bar one the collar indicates the rank of private. Here also wears the regiment badge, air school qualification badge and Riga aero club badge.
