Southern Army Division

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The Southern Army Division (Swedish: Södra arméfördelningen, 13. förd), was a division of the Swedish Army that operated in various forms from 1941 until 2000. Its staff was located in Kristianstad Garrison in Kristianstad.[2] The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000.

Active1941–2000
CountrySweden
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Southern Army Division
Södra arméfördelningen
Active1941–2000
CountrySweden
AllegianceSwedish Armed Forces
BranchSwedish Army
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
Part ofSkaraborg Regiment (1946–1984)
North Scanian Regiment (1984–1994)
Southern Military District (1994–2000)
Garrison/HQKristianstad
March"Kavalleri V" (Lidner)[a]
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Heraldry and traditions

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of the Eastern Army Division used from 1994 to 2000. Blazon: "Sable, the front of a tank with three bolts coming from each side of the turret, or. The shield surmounted two batons or, charged with open crowns azure, in saltire or."[3]

Medals

In 2000, the Södra arméfördelningens (13.förd) minnesmedalj ("Southern Army Division (13.förd) Commemorative Merit") in silver (SFördSMM) of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is of black moiré with blue lines at the edges and two yellow lines on the middle.[4]

Commanding officers

  • 1994–1995: Senior Colonel Håkan Waernulf
  • 1995–1998: Senior Colonel Björn Ivar Hedskog
  • 1998–2000: Senior Colonel Mats Welff

Names, designations and locations

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Name Translation From To
XIII. arméfördelningen XIII Army Division 1941-08-01 1966-09-30
13. arméfördelningen 13th Army Division 1966-10-01 1994-06-30
Södra arméfördelningen Southern Army Division 1994-07-01 1997-12-31
Designation From To
XIII. förd 1941-08-01 1966-09-30
13. förd 1966-10-01 1997-12-31
Location From To
Skövde garrison 1941-08-01 1984-06-30
Kristianstad Garrison 1984-07-01 2000-06-30
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See also

Footnotes

  1. The march was established on 13 June 1996 by TFG 960005.[1]

References

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