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barracks on Linnégatan in 1888. At the same time there were proposals to extend the training grounds on Ladugårdsgärde and at the beginning of the 1900s an artillery range was commissioned on Järvafält. The Svea Life Guards again moved their barracks in 1946, this time to Ulriksdal on the outskirts of Stockholm. At the end of the 1960s the Municipality of Stockholm wanted to build dwellings on Järva and the regiment was again under increasing pressure to move. In 1970 there was no longer room for the unit in central Stockholm and it was obliged to move men and equipment out to Kungsängen. A positive aspect of the move was that the regiment at last had access to training grounds and artillery ranges adjacent to the barracks.
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order to reduce administration, the Svea Life Guards were grouped with K 1 out in Kungsängen in 1975–1985. In August 1985 the regiment also assumed responsibility for training K 1. Between 1985 and 1992 the Svea Life Guards also had administrative responsibility for the Armed Forces NBC-defense units, which was also grouped in the barracks at Kungsängen.
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The 11th Military Police Battalion serves as the primary military police unit in the Swedish Armed Forces. The battalion consists of a personal security company, two military police companies and an investigation team. The battalion is commanded by the battalion headquarters with support from a staff
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With the reorganization of the defense forces, the Svea Life Guards were disbanded on 30 June 2000. Most of the staff and duties are now to be found with the Life Guards. At a solemn ceremony on the inner palace yard, the Life Guards and the Household Brigade were presented with a new colour by King
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The name was changed to the Svea Life Guards in 1792 and in 1802 the regiment moved to barracks at Fredrikshov. In the ensuing century the unit was used for various tasks. For example, the commander of the capital made use of the men and officers for keeping order in Stockholm. The regiment moved to
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tried to exploit this by appointing himself head of the regiment in 1774. The colonel was then given the title of second-in-command or deputy commander and this command hierarchy continued until 1980 when a number of constitutional changes brought it to an end. The Life Guards reckon 19 August 1772,
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During the military alert in the 1940s Sweden was divided into a number of defense districts. The idea was that the various staff commands would be wholly responsible for defending their own geographic areas. In 1946 the Stockholm and Norrtälje defence districts were united into the joint Fo 44. In
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in 1676. It was used by the regiment until the amalgamation with the Svea Life Guards on 1 July 2000. The standard is also carried by the Dragoon Battalion of the Life Guards. The standard is drawn by Bengt Olof Kälde and embroidered by hand in insertion technique by Maj-Britt Salander/company Blå
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The blue ceremonial uniform includes a tunic with a yellow collar and one buttonhole on each side. The cuffs are yellow with three white embroidered buttonholes. One of the three buttons on each cuff is unbuttoned. On the tunic front are eight buttons. The shoulder straps are yellow with the royal
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When a Swedish military unit, as regards traditions, is amalgamated with another, both colours will be carried together. In principle this will go on as long as both colours are usable. When one of the two (or more) no longer can be repaired, the unit will be granted a new colour. This new colour
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in connection with his birthday. It was used by the two units until the amalgamation with the Life Guard Dragoons (K 1) on 1 July 2000. The colour is also carried by the Guards Battalion of the Life Guards. The colour is drawn by Bengt Olof Kälde and embroidered by hand in insertion technique by
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without mantle. Kettledrum banners type B have a cloth moulded in two rows of flaps. The Life Guards is the only unit which may use kettledrum banners of this type and then only to kettledrums made of silver. The Dragoon Battalion of the Life Guards may use a white trumpet banner with three open
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The colour of the parade uniform worn by the cavalry was in the 1950s changed to match the officer's "mid-blue" shade: (a slightly lighter colour) for all ranks. In the 1990s the colour was again changed, apparently in error, to a royal blue colour. The shade for other ranks is now to revert to
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wears the uniform of the Second Life Guards (later on the Göta Life Guards) that has an almost identical uniform to the Svea Life Guards, but with red facings on collars, cuffs and trouser stripes. From 1830 on the epaulets for officers have also differed slightly. Drummers wear white or silver
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The official collective name of Svea Life Guards (I 1/Fo 44), lasted for nine years. In 1994 I 1, IB 1 and K 1 were separated and became independent units. But they retained the old barracks in Kungsängen and on Lidingövägen. The Svea Lifeguards also continued to take responsibility for various
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Those units which have inherited traditions from the cavalry wear the uniform of the Life Horse Guards dating from 1895. The shade of colour has changed a couple of times (even by mistake), but has now reverted to the original one where soldiers wear middle blue and officers a slightly lighter
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Trouser (as opposed to riding breeches) have not historically been worn by other ranks, but only by officers when dismounted. Trousers for all ranks were however adopted in 1999, because of the increase in occasions on which Royal Guards were required to perform their duties on
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The military ranks of the Swedish Armed Forces have undergone changes throughout the years. With the introduction of a two-officer-system in 2009 (which distinguished between tactical officers (OF-1/9) and specialist officers (OR-6/9)) the following innovations were made:
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The 13th Counter-intelligence Battalion is specialised in managing the five generic security threats: crime, subversion, intelligence, sabotage and terrorism. It contains counter-intelligence companies from the Army, the Amphibious Corps and the Swedish Air Force.
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styled wings to even more be distinguished. Musicians with the rank of officers or specialist officers wear the same uniform as officers, with the exception of having a blue and yellow cockade instead of a full yellow (stating that they bear civil ranks).
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released a song on 26 February 2021 about the Life Guards in relation to the 500 year anniversary of the Life Guards as a tribute to the regiment. The song was originally released in Swedish. An English version named "The Royal Guard" released on 9 April
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was abolished with the 1974 Instrument of Government. Since then, the King/Head of state is the chief representative of the Swedish Armed Forces (see Bill 1993/94:115). The King is traditionally also honorary Colonel-in-chief of the Life Guards (and the
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and also other regimental commanders in Stockholm Garrison have also served as Commandants of Stockholm. Today the billet of Commandant of the Life Guards is a standalone appointment, responsible for overall command of the regiment administratively.
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as supplier. The reason for ordering a new colour was that the regiment has often participated in state ceremonial activities, which contributed to the wear and tear of the then current colour and the need for a new one. The new colour had the
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chevrons across the sleeves of the tunic to stand out in battle. These were originally worn on the uniform from 1860 and earlier, but were restored as of 2010. Musicians with the rank of a soldier or group leader (OR-1/5) also wear white
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As most of the musicians have civil ranks, they wear all cockades in blue and yellow instead of full yellow. Musicians are not allowed to wear swords while marching, but may use the same sword as the infantry while appearing alone.
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The Life Guards continue the traditional heritage primarily of Svea Life Guards (I 1) Livkompaniet Light Mechanized Urban Warfare Infantry, Life Guard Dragoons (K 1) as well as the Swedish Armed Forces International Centre
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and had a Commandant Staff subordinated to him. The staff is responsible for planning and managing state ceremonial duties in Stockholm and work as a link between the Swedish Armed Forces, the Cabinet Office and the
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The helmet m/1879-1900 of the 1st Cavalry was added a golden laurel wreath, taken from the helmet of the 2nd Cavalry. This was added for all ranks. The helmet with its addition is now called helmet m/1879-1900-1928.
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The officer version of helmet m/1879-1900-1928 was added the chin strap from the 2nd Cavalry made of lion mascarons and embossed plates. This change was added on paper at the time, however not adapted until later
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cypher in silver. The buttonholes are edged in silver braid for non-commissioned officers (OR-6 and up) and silver embroidery for commissioned officers. The trousers have 2–3 mm wide yellow stripes.
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dating from 1887 and made out of varnished leather, with silver metal details. The spike on top can be replaced with a white plume made of white buffalo hair. The pickelhaube plate on front portrays the
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The standard was presented to the then Life Guard Dragoons (K 1) at the regimental barracks in Stockholm by His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf on 4 December 1995 - the regimental memorial day of the
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Kusten. Blazon: "On white cloth in the centre the Swedish Royal coat of arms as to the law without mantle. In each corner a royal crown proper with red lining. On the reverse battle honours (
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Musicians with the equivalent rank of privates wear in the service dress red shoulder boards instead of the dragoons' white to distinguish them on the battlefield. They also wear white braid
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During the period 1756–1810 – when there were constant palace coups and a large number of assassination conspiracies – the guards officers and the palace guard often played a decisive role.
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will reflect the traditions of both units without altering the prescribed model. Exceptions from this rule are, among others, the Life Guards which present both the colour of the former
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as the proudest day in this period for it was then that Gustav III was able to break with corrupt governments. The most ignominious day is 20 June 1810 when the Marshal of the Realm,
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The Officer's Frock Coat m/1858 was middle blue (slightly lighter) for the 1st Cavalry, but after 1928 the model of the 2nd Cavalry was adapted, which is dark blue with black lacing.
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with a white stripe on each side both followed on both sides by a blue line. His Majesty the King's monogram is attached to the ribbon. This medal was established in 1999 as the
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and, under various names, the regiment has had its natural home at the Palace in Stockholm. The Halberdiers were transformed in 1619 into the Household Company which accompanied
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In 2016, the Swedish Armed Forces decided to manufacture a new colour based on the motif of the old colour and that it be ordered according to regular routines with the
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or stable cap was re-introduced for the infantry of the Life Guards in 2004/2005 and the cavalry in 2015. This headdress is of the same basic pattern as that worn by
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and above) wear a white braid cross-belt with a black leather cartouche box from 1895 with the Lesser Coat of Arms surrounded by beams and two swords, all in gold.
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with a gold and blue (officers) or silver and blue (specialist officers) sword knot. Soldiers carry the soldier's sword pattern m/1893 on mounted duty or
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As of 2018, the unit employs 448 officers, 575 active soldiers, 470 part-time soldiers, 334 civilian employees and 439 reserve officers; totalling 1,300.
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and support platoon. It is the main formation that provides the Armed Forces with an active unit that maintains law and order and military discipline.
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is a combined arms (infantry and cavalry) unit of battalion size responsible for state ceremonial activities and, in the event of war, to protect the
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wherever he went in Europe. It was from this time too that the unit was classed as a regiment. In 1633 the company brought the king's body home from
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and the medal ribbon was of blue moiré with a white stripe on each side. His Majesty the King's monogram in gold/silver is attached to the ribbon.
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The colour of the Life Guards was presented to the then Svea Life Guards and the Life Guards Brigade on 30 April 2000 by His Majesty the King
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The helmet m/1879-1900-1928 also got the straw wreath from the 2nd Cavalry (originally from "great battles", but nowadays said to be from the
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with a gold and blue sword knot, while specialist officers carry the NCO pattern of the same sword, but with a silver and blue sword knot.
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The Life Guards as it exists today has been part of the Swedish Army since 2000, when the functions of three separate guards units, the
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as a subcontractor. The new colour was presented by His Majesty the King Carl XVI Gustaf on 24 November 2017 at the
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Specialist officers now have a helmet plate in white enamel, while tactical officers still wear blue enamel (2009).
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dating from 1886. Some alterations have taken place since, but the basic design of the uniform consists unchanged.
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crowns in the centre, placed two and one, all in gold. embroidered décor and a fringe made of gold thread.
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may also be used as an exception together with the parade uniform. Officers and specialist officers carry
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and thereafter formed the basis of Queen Christina's new guards regiment within the royal household.
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between three open crowns, all yellow and with red lining in the crowns. Fringe of golden threads."
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as to the law without mantle. In each corner a royal crown proper with red lining. Battle honours (
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in the world. It was established in its present form in July 2000, following a merger of the
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headdresses to be worn by the Svea Life Guards. The next year the Second Life Guards (later
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The straw wreath was also put on the forage cap for all ranks, under the cap button badge.
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Officers wear a silver braid cross-belt with a silver cartouche box from 1847 with the
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Swaan Wrede took command on 1 November 2017 with an appointment until 31 October 2021.
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may also be used as an exception together with the parade uniform. Officers carry the
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is the biggest military band in the Swedish Armed Forces. It wears the uniform of the
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The flags and standards of the Swedish armed forces after the turn of the millennium
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Grenadiers of the modern Swedish Life Guards wearing traditional ceremonial uniform.
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The battalion is heir to the historical cavalry traditions carried from the former
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Medal, miniature medal and ribbon bar of Life Guards Medal of Merit III in silver
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From 2000 to 2017, the commander of the Life Guards also held the appointment of
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They are light mechanized companies trained for urban combat with the defense of
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Dufberg took command on 27 March 2024 with an appointment until 31 January 2024.
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and two supporting lions, as well as all the battle honours, on a white ground.
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Medal, miniature medal and ribbon bar of Life Guards Medal of Merit III in gold
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The whole battalion is based in the old Cavalry Barracks at Lidingövägen in
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Nacksten took command on 1 June 2020 with an appointment until 31 May 2024.
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differs, however, this is due to the different units of the Life Guards.
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based on historic models have been reintroduced for specialist officers.
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1790) in yellow horizontally placed above and below the coat of arms."
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Medal, miniature medal and ribbon bar of Life Guards Medal of Merit I
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mid-blue, while officers will retain "middle blue, slightly lighter".
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The Life Squadron with its silver-plated helmets and blue uniforms.
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Svea livgardes (I 1) och Livgardesbrigadens (IB 1) förtjänstmedalj
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The Battalion is successor to the cavalry traditions of the old
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One to three chevrons are used instead of diagonal stripes by
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A dragoon standing sentry at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
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The units with infantry traditions wear the uniform of the
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The 12th Motorised Infantry Battalion is equipped with the
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The King's Battalion's Life Company is the world's oldest
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one of the world's oldest regiments still on active duty.
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oldest military units in continuous operational existence
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Life Company (His Majesty the King's Own Life Company)
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Female soldier from the Life Guards standing outside
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wedding of Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill
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Kungl. Svea Livgardes Gamla Marsch, Inspektionsmarsch
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As of 1928, the Life Horse Guards (1st Cavalry) and
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Assistant Commander/Executive Officer Stockholm Area
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The Cavalry Barracks at Lidingövägen 28, Stockholm.
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Swedish Armed Forces International Centre (Swedint)
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The band is based in Stockholm. 995: 973: 604:dates back to the year 1521, when the men of 242: 235: 224: 216: 208: 40: 8: 1427:National Swedish Museums of Military History 2587:Heraldiska vapen inom det svenska försvaret 1665:Ribbon bar of Life Guards Medal of Merit II 1305:A modern version of the early 19th century 1096:with a lion holding a banner on each side. 569:and at the "Cavalry Barracks 1" in central 2356: 2344: 2332: 2320: 2279: 2256: 2244: 2232: 2220: 1621:Livgardets dragoners (K 1) förtjänstmedalj 1589:When the regiment was raised in 2000, the 1581:, placed under crown, musket and rapier". 1724:Seen in the dark blue Uniform and of the 1569:The coat of the arms of the Life Guards. 185:("They do what appears to be impossible") 2629:Decorations on Swedish military uniforms 2530:"The Royal Guard Out Now - Listen Here!" 2183: 1698: 1008:Swedish Armed Forces Music Corps (FöMus) 743:as its first and foremost wartime duty. 676:Uniforms of Svea Life Guards 1803-1845, 2085: 1981: 1845: 1711:Försvarsmaktens internationella centrum 1643: 1362:Maj-Britt Salander/company Blå Kusten. 997:Försvarsmaktens internationella centrum 834:and is organized into five companies: 218:Kungl. Svea Livgardes Defileringsmarsch 3006:Infantry regiments of the Swedish Army 2624:Utmärkelsetecken på militära uniformer 755:) had the responsibility for training 31: 3011:Cavalry regiments of the Swedish Army 2005:De kan, de ser inte bara ut att kunna 1336:(I 1) and the standard of the former 557:. Headquarters are mainly located in 7: 2592:Heraldry of the Swedish Armed Forces 2197:"Livgardets jubileumsdag 14 januari" 1545:The colour of the Svea Life Guards' 1366:: "On white cloth in the centre the 968:Swedish Armed Forces Dog Unit (FMHE) 585:Gustav Eriksson addressing men from 2011:De kunna, ehuru de synas icke kunna 972:The Swedish Armed Forces Dog Unit ( 920:13th Counter-intelligence battalion 912:The battalion has its roots in the 1915:. 30 April 2012 (king's birthday). 1615:Livgardets (LG) förtjänstmedalj II 533:as well as provision of the royal 25: 3041:Swedish military-related articles 1999:De gör det som syns vara omöjligt 1592:Livgardets (LG) förtjänstmedalj I 1189:with bayonet. The standard issue 1122:with bayonet. The standard issue 1044:. The band is based in Stockholm. 893:12th Motorised Infantry Battalion 845:10th Staff- & Support Company 2170:Handbok: parad 6: traditionsvård 1936: 1920: 1904: 1888: 1876: 1860: 1848: 1682: 1670: 1658: 1646: 1322:Colours, heraldry and traditions 1163:The headgear is a silver-plated 1031:Life Guards' Dragoon Music Corps 1014:Swedish Armed Forces Music Corps 805: 486: 474: 462: 79: 55:Coat of arms of the Life Guards. 49: 2297:Försvarets traditionsnämnd 2016 1722:Life Guards Infantry/Grenadiers 1541:1868 colour of the Life Company 1147:on the shoulders to stand out. 2621:Braunstein, Christian (2007). 2584:Braunstein, Christian (2006). 2547:Braunstein, Christian (2004). 1634:Livgardets förtjänstmedalj III 1368:greater coat of arms of Sweden 877:11th Military Police Battalion 839:Battalion Headquarters Company 616:, thus making the Life Guards 116:Household Infantry and Cavalry 1: 3021:2000 establishments in Sweden 1927:Regimental Drum Major of the 1178:. Non-commissioned officers ( 2023:From 2013 also commander of 1521:Royal Life Regiment Dragoons 1311:His Majesty The King's Guard 1209:Swedish Mounted Cavalry Band 1050:is a military band based in 946:Kommendantstaben i Stockholm 244:Fehmarn-Sund-Marsch (Piefke) 210:Kungl. Svea Livgardes Marsch 2926:www.sveagardesforeningen.se 2922:"Sveagardesföreningens FAQ" 1988:Svea Life Guards' motto is 1798:2000–2002: Ingvar Hellquist 1773:Defence District Commanders 1579:Royal Order of the Seraphim 1176:Royal Order of the Seraphim 706:Royal Order of the Seraphim 608:chose 16 young able men as 459:Branch insignias (infantry) 3057: 2886:Försvarets traditionsnämnd 2309:Royal Court of Sweden 2017 1990:Possunt nec posse videntur 1819:2020–2024: Stefan Nacksten 1810:2014–2017: Christer Tistam 1780:Honorary Colonels-in-Chief 1342:Swedish Royal coat of arms 1105:Charles XIV John of Sweden 830:. 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Index

Livgardet

Sweden
Swedish Armed Forces
Swedish Army
Infantry
Ceremonial
OPIL
SweAFHQ
Kungsängen
Battle honours
Swedish War of Liberation
Thirty Years' War
Rain
Lützen
Oldendorf
Wittstock
Leipzig
Second Northern War
Warszawa
Fredriksodde
March across the Belts
Scanian War
Halmstad
Lund
Landskrona
Great Northern War
Narva
Düna
Kliszow

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