Värmland Brigade

The Värmland Brigade, also known as the 2nd Infantry Brigade, was an infantry brigade of the Swedish Army based in Värmland County. It served between 1949 and 2000. It was headquartered in Kristinehamn Garrison.

History

The brigade was set up between 1949 and 1951. The brigade, together with the Värmland Regiment was disbanded on 30 June 2000. The brigade's last commander was Colonel Björn Tomtlund.

Order of battle

Infantry battalions

1st Örnbataljonen
2nd Vargbataljonen
3rd Djerfbataljonen
4th Grenadjärbataljonen

Heraldry and traditions

The Värmland Brigade shared heraldry and traditions with the Värmland Regiment.

Coat of arms

The coat of the arms of the Värmland Brigade 1994–2000 which also was used by Värmland Regiment 1977–1994. Blazon: "Argent, the provincial badge of Värmland, an eagle azure, wings elevated and displayed, armed and langued gules. The shield surmounted two muskets in saltire, or".

Medals

In 2000, the Värmlands regementes och Värmlandsbrigadens minnesmedalj and Värmland Brigade in gold with black enamel of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is of yellow moiré with broad black edges and two thinly placed red stripes on the middle. An eagle of gold is attached to the ribbon.

Commanding officers

Brigade commander from 1949 to 2000. During the years 1949–1994, the brigade commander was also acting commanding officer of Värmland Regiment.