LL-L "Symbols" 2013.04.28 (01) [EN]

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 L O W L A N D S - L - 28 April 2013 - Volume 01
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 From: Roger Thijs <rogerthijs at yahoo.com>
Subject: LL-L Symbols
While walking on Prospect Mira in Moscow past Fiday some youngsters were
distributing silky ribbons with orange and black strokes. I undersdood they
were linked to the festivities of May 9th (end of WWII), but I saw some
military already wearing them now. Is this the equivalent for WWII with the
red poppies one wears in the UK in November for WWI.
Does anybody kwow what the colors orange (yellow? gold?) and black mean?
Are these ribbons also used in other countries?

Regards,
Roger

PS. The knowledge of English is very poor in Moscow, even in hotels. In the
metro it is a puzzle to find out what is the best ticket for the number of
rides one plans in one's timeframe.

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