Bergslagen Artillery Regiment


The Bergslagen Artillery Regiment, designation A 9, was an artillery regiment of the Swedish Army, which was active from 1943 to 2000.

History

The regiment was created as part of a build-up of the Swedish Army during World War II, so that Sweden's neutrality could be protected. In accordance with the Defence Act of 2000, the regiment and the other artillery regiments of the Swedish Army were amalgamated into the Artillery Regiment, in Kristinehamn, which took the A 9 designation from the Bergslagen Artillery Regiment.

Heraldry and traditions

Colours, standards and guidons

When the regiment was raised it was presented with a regimental standard by Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf on 27 April 1945. The regiment also took over some traditions from the Uppland Artillery Regiment, including the march. The colour was taken over from the Position Artillery Regiment.

Coat of arms

The coat of the arms of the Bergslagen Artillery Regiment 1977–2000. Blazon: "Per pale argent and azure; argent an eagle wings elevated and displayed azure, armed and langued gules, azure an iron sign argent. The shield surmoun-ted two gunbarrels of older pattern in saltire or. The gunbarrels may be sable".

Medals

In 1944, the Bergslagens artilleriregementes idrottsmedalj in gold of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is divided in blue and white moiré.
In 1950, the Kamratföreningen Bergslagsartilleristers förtjänstmedalj in silver of the 8th size. The medal ribbon is of blue moiré with white edges and a broad white stripe on each side.
In 1991, the Bergslagens artilleriregementes förtjänstmedalj in silver of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is of red moiré with a broad grey stripe on each side.

Commanding officers

Regimental commander from 1943 to 30 June 2000.

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