3rd Cavalry Regiment Life Regiment Hussars, Swedish Army

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3RD CAVALRY REGIMENT LIFE REGIMENT HUSSARS, SWEDISH ARMY

(Arms)

(Shoulder Strap Insignia)

Official blazon
Swedish	I blått fält lilla riksvapnet, tre öppna kronor av guld, ställda två och en. Skölden lagd över två korslagda värjor och omgiven av en halmkrans lagd under värjorna och kronan, allt av guld .
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The Straw Wreath symbolises the participation in the Battle of Lund in 1676. In this Battle the Swedish Forces carried Straw in their Hats as a distinguishing mark.

Regimental Standard

Regimental Standard

Literature:Regimental Standard from Carl Herlitz:Svenska arméns regementen. Christian Braunstein:Heraldiska vapen inom det svenska försvaret - Heraldry of the Swedish Armed Forces.

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