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The Straw Wreath circeling the Shield symbolises the participation of the Regiment's predecessor in the Battle of Lund 1676. The Swedish Forces in the Battle carried Straw in their Hats, | The Straw Wreath circeling the Shield symbolises the participation of the Regiment's predecessor in the Battle of Lund 1676. The Swedish Forces in the Battle carried Straw in their Hats, | ||
to different themsleves from the Danish Foes. The Regiment ws disbanded in 2000, but the Coat of Arms continues to be used by the Life Regiment Grenadier Section which is responsible for training Home Guard units in the former Regimental Area. | to different themsleves from the Danish Foes. The Regiment ws disbanded in 2000, but the Coat of Arms continues to be used by the Life Regiment Grenadier Section which is responsible for training Home Guard units in the former Regimental Area. | ||
The Motto orignaly carried on the Colours of the Närke-Värmland Regiment in 1658. In 1957 the Chied of the Armt allowed it to be used by the Life Regiment Grenadiers. | |||
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[[Literature]]: | [[Literature]]: Heraldiska vapen inom det svenska försvaret - Heraldry of the Swedish Armed Forces; Tjänstemeddelanden för Försvarsmakten TFG 950009. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of Sweden]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of Sweden]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||