ROYAL NORRLANDS ARTILLERY REGIMENT

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History:

The regiment was raised in 1893 by two batteries from Royal Svea artillery regiment, two batteries from Royal Göta artillery regiment ( both originally from the Stedtingks infantry regiment ) and parts of the divisions of Royal Wendes artillery regiment located in Landskrona. The regiment was located in Östersund. Between 1910 and 1927 one division of the regiment was located in Boden and subsequently was used to form Norrbottens artillery corps. During the early 1900:s the regiment raised specially trained mountain artillery units. The regiment was the one that remained horsedrawn the longest, becoming motorized as late as 1954. The regiment was disbanded in 1997.

Colors:

The regimental color was orange.