Värmland Brigade
Värmland Brigade (IB 2) ( sv, Värmlandsbrigaden) was a Swedish Army infantry brigade. Most of the brigade's soldiers were trained at the Värmland Regiment in Karlstad. The unit was disbanded as a result of the disarmament policies set forward in the Defence Act of 2000 (Sweden), Defence Act of 2000. History The brigade was set up between 1949 and 1951. The brigade, together with the Värmland Regiment (I 2) was disbanded on 30 June 2000. The brigade's last commander was Colonel Björn Tomtlund. Order of battle Infantry battalions * 1st Örnbataljonen (Eagle Battalion) * 2nd Vargbataljonen (Wolf Battalion) * 3rd Djerfbataljonen (Wolverine Battalion) * 4th Grenadjärbataljonen (Grenadier Battalion) Maintenance Battalion Howitzer Battalion Engineer Battalion 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 (IB 2) 1994–2000 which also was us ...
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