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Other Camouflage Patterns Worn by Latvia

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+* A test version of WoodLatPat with a different color palette is seen here, not approved and now on display at the War Museum in Riga.
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		+	* Approximately a year before Multi-LATPAT was approved, a series of designs were proposed to the Latvian Ministry of Defense and tested for effectiveness in a series of exercises in 2013. Although neither pattern seen here was ultimately approved, it is apparent there were several contenders for the official design.
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	== Photos of Latvian Soldiers ==		== Photos of Latvian Soldiers ==

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-* A modified variation, supposedly for "autumn" wear, is seen here. Although examples of uniforms exist, as yet no photographic evidence has emerged of MOI personnel wearing them, so the pattern may have only been experimental or limited-issue. It is interesting to note on the uniform example this photograph was taken from, the pattern is orientated at a 90 degree angle from the above version.
+* A modified variation of the MOI pattern, reputedly intended for "autumn" wear, is seen here. Although examples of uniforms exist, as yet no photographic evidence has emerged of Latvian MOI personnel wearing them, so the pattern may have only been experimental or limited-issue.
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-* The design seen here, adopted in the 1990s by the Ministry of the Interior, bears a striking color resemblance to the current [[Lithuania|Lithuanian]] M05 pattern, yet the two are distinctive. Evidence suggests this design may have been developed for commercial use in Finland, and obtained privately for Latvian MOI units.
+* The design seen here, adopted in the 1990s by the units of the Latvian Ministry of the Interior, may have been developed for commercial production by the Finnish company Sasta and later obtained through government or private channels. Although the color scheme bears a striking resemblance to the [[Lithuania|Lithuanian]] M05 pattern, the two designs are distinctive and not related as far as can be seen. It is worth noting that some uniforms appear to have the shapes oriented horizontally, while on other uniforms the orientation is vertical.
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-* The design seen below is of unconfirmed origins, but is believed to have been developed for Latvia around the time of its independence from the Soviet Union. Probably produced in a Russian or Ukrainian factory, black and white photographs from the period confirm the general shapes of this pattern were in use by Latvia during the 1990s. At least two color variations have been observed, however, and no verification has yet emerged as to which Latvian units may have used either one.
+* The design seen below is of Ukrainian origins, and is believed to have been developed for Latvia (or considered for adoption) around the time of its independence from the Soviet Union. Several black and white photographs from the period confirm the general shapes of this pattern were in use by Latvia, with the earliest documented uniform having OTK stamps and a manufacturer's label dated 1991 . At least two color variations have been observed, although no verification has yet emerged as to which Latvian units may have used either one.
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-* The design seen here, apparently worn in the 1990s by the Ministry of the Interior, bears a striking color resemblance to the current [[Lithuania|Lithuanian]] M05 pattern, yet the two are distinctive.
+* The design seen here, adopted in the 1990s by the Ministry of the Interior, bears a striking color resemblance to the current [[Lithuania|Lithuanian]] M05 pattern, yet the two are distinctive. Evidence suggests this design may have been developed for commercial use in Finland, and obtained privately for Latvian MOI units.
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 == Latvian Camouflage Patterns ==
-* The earliest Latvian camouflage patterns trace their lineage to the Soviet tricolor TTsKO design, although the shapes incorporated into the patterns are entirely distinctive. The early camouflage design shown here, a pattern of dark and light brown shapes on a khaki or light olive green background, was originally worn by the Latvian Army, and later by the Border Guards. Several color variations have been documented. This pattern dates to the early 1990s.
+* The earliest Latvian camouflage patterns trace their lineage to the Soviet tricolor TTsKO design, although the shapes incorporated into the patterns are entirely distinctive. The early camouflage design shown here, a pattern of dark and light brown shapes on a khaki or light olive green background, was originally worn by the Latvian National Guard ''(Zemessardze)'', and later by the Army and Border Guards. Several color variations have been documented. This pattern dates to the early 1990s.
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-* Another early pattern of approximately the same vintage - using different drawings and a lighter, almost desert, colorway - incorporates dark brown and ochre amoebic shapes on a tan background. There is documentation this pattern was worn by Latvian Border Guards, but it may also have seen use with the Army and Ministry of the Interior.
+* Another early pattern of approximately the same vintage - using different drawings and a lighter, almost desert, colorway - incorporates dark brown and ochre amoebic shapes on a tan background. This design was also worn by the early Latvian National Guard, as well as the Latvian Border Guards; it may also have seen early use with the Army and Ministry of the Interior.
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-* Utilizing identical shapes to early TTsKO Estonian "beach" designs, the pattern seen here was apparently worn by some Latvian National Guard (Zemessardze) units in the early stages of the newly formed defence force. The pattern consists of mauve and olive green shapes on a khaki background, and may have been printed in Ukraine.
+* Utilizing identical shapes to early TTsKO Estonian "beach" designs, the pattern seen here was apparently worn by some Latvian National Guard ''(Zemessardze)'' units in the early stages of the newly formed defence force. The pattern consists of mauve and olive green shapes on a khaki background, and may have been printed in Ukraine.
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