Värmland Brigade


Värmland Brigade was a Swedish Army infantry brigade. Most of the brigade's soldiers were trained at the Värmland Regiment in Karlstad. The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000.

History

The brigade was set up between 1949 and 1951. The brigade, together with the Värmland Regiment was disbanded on 30 June 2000. The brigade's last commander was Colonel Björn Tomtlund.

Organization

Infantry battalions

Howitzer Battalion

Engineer Battalion

Heraldry and traditions

The Värmland Brigade shared heraldry and traditions with the Värmland Regiment.

Coat of arms

The coat of the arms of the Värmland Brigade 1994–2000 which also was used by Värmland Regiment 1977–1994. Blazon: "Argent, the provincial badge of Värmland, an eagle azure, wings elevated and displayed, armed and langued gules. The shield surmounted two muskets in saltire, or".

Medals

In 2000, the Värmlands regementes och Värmlandsbrigadens minnesmedalj and Värmland Brigade in gold with black enamel of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is of yellow moiré with broad black edges and two thinly placed red stripes on the middle. An eagle of gold is attached to the ribbon.

Commanding officers

Brigade commander from 1949 to 2000. During the years 1949–1994, the brigade commander was also acting commanding officer of Värmland Regiment.

Footnotes

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