Latvian Aizsargi Badge

Here we have a nice specimen of the Latvian Aizsargi badge. Aizsargi was a Latvian paramilitary organization active between 1919-1940.
Numbered (258). Manufactured by A/S A. Ratfelders, Kalku Iela 77 Riga.

You can from period photos see Latvian Schuma units wearing this type av badge and also members of the Latvian Waffen-SS Legion. Due to the known practice of SS soldiers wearing their earlier Latvian awards