Western Army Division
The Western Army Division, 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 minnesmedalj in silver 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
Category:Military units and formations established in 1941
Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1997
Category:1941 establishments in Sweden
Category:1997 disestablishments in Sweden
Category:Disbanded units and formations of Sweden
Category:Skövde Garrison