The Southern Army Division (, 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. The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000.
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."
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.
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 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
See also Division
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