ROYAL VÄSTMANLANDS REGIMENT

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History:

The regiment traces its heritage to the fänika (a tactical unit used in the late dark ages) that was raised in the 1500:s in Västmanland. From this infantry Gustaf II Adolf formed a regiment that in 1628 was devided into three smaller regiments, of which one was located in Västmanland. The regiments first commander was Bengt Bagge. The regiment was located in Västerås. It was disbanded in 1927.

Colors:

The regiments color was white and wore the heraldic symbol of Västmanland and had blue tounges in its corners.

Victory names:

NARVA 1700

DUENA 1701

CLISSOW 1702

FRAUSTADT 1706

HELSINGBORG 1710

GARDEBUSCH 1712

WALKIALA 1790