ROYAL ÄLVSBORGS REGIMENT

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History:

The regiment traces its heritage to the fänika (tactical unit used in the late dark ages) raised in Västergötlands southern parts. The oldest documents are from 1549. From the infantry in these parts a regiment was raised in the early 1600:s that was devided into three smaller regiments in 1624. One of these was named Älvsborgs regiment and had Nils Ribbing as its first commander. The other two regiments became Skaraborgs regiment and Hallands regiment. Älvsborgs regiment was located in Borås and was disbanded in 1997. Between 1949 to 1963 it was an armored infantry regiment.

Colors:

The regiments colors are yellow and black.

Victory names:

LEIPZIG 1642

HELSINGBORG 1710

GADEBUSCH 1712