Western Army Division

Western Army Division
Västra arméfördelningen
Active	1941–1997
Country	Sweden
Allegiance	Swedish Armed Forces
Branch	Swedish Army
Type	Infantry
Size	Division
Part of	III Military District (1941–1966) Western Military District (1966–1993) Southern Military District (1993–1997)
Garrison/HQ	Skövde Garrison
March	"I fält" (Rydberg)
Insignia
Command flag

The Western Army Division (Swedish: Västra arméfördelningen, 3. förd), was a division of the Swedish Army that operated in various forms from 1941 to 1997. Its staff was located in Skövde garrison in Skövde.

Heraldry and traditions

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of the Western Army Division used from 1994 to 1997. Blazon: "Azure, a double-tailed lion rampant or, armed and langued gules. The shield surmounted two batons, charged with open crowns azure in saltire or".

Medals

In 1997, the Västra arméfördelningens (3.förd) minnesmedalj ("Western Army Division (3.förd) Commemorative Merit") in silver (VFördSMM) of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is of green moiré with white edges followed by a blue stripe.

Commanding officers

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Senior colonel Johan Hederstedt as commander (1993–1996).

• 1941–1981: ?
• 1981–1991: Senior colonel Leif Kesselmark
• 1991–1993: Senior colonel Per Källström
• 1993–1996: Senior colonel Johan Hederstedt
• 1995–2000: Senior colonel Sven-Eric Andersson

Names, designations and locations

Name	Translation	From		To
III. fördelningen	III Division	1941-08-01	–	1966-09-30
3. arméfördelningen	3rd Army Division	1966-10-01	–	1994-06-30
Västra arméfördelningen	Western Army Division	1994-07-01	–	1997-12-31
Designation		From		To
III. förd		1941-08-01	–	1966-09-30
3. förd		1966-10-01	–	1997-12-31
Location		From		To
Skövde Garrison		1941-08-01	–	1997-12-31

See also

• Division