The Western Army Division (, 3. förd), was a division of the Swedish Army that operated in various forms from 1941 to 1997. Its staff was located in Skövde garrison in Skövde.
Heraldry and traditions
Coat of arms The coat of arms of the Western Army Division used from 1994 to 1997. Blazon: "Azure, a double-tailed lion rampant or, armed and langued gules. The shield surmounted two batons, charged with open crowns azure in saltire or".
Medals In 1997, the Västra arméfördelningens (3.förd) minnesmedalj ("Western Army Division (3.förd) Commemorative Merit") in silver (VFördSMM) of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is of green moiré with white edges followed by a blue stripe.
Commanding officers
1941–1981: ? 1981–1991: Senior colonel Leif Kesselmark 1991–1993: Senior colonel Per Källström 1993–1996: Senior colonel Johan Hederstedt 1995–2000: Senior colonel Sven-Eric Andersson
Names, designations and locations Name Translation From To III. fördelningen III Division 1941-08-01 – 1966-09-30 3. arméfördelningen 3rd Army Division 1966-10-01 – 1994-06-30 Västra arméfördelningen Western Army Division 1994-07-01 – 1997-12-31 Designation From To III. förd 1941-08-01 – 1966-09-30 3. förd 1966-10-01 – 1997-12-31 Location From To Skövde Garrison 1941-08-01 – 1997-12-31
See also Division
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