Livgardet, Swedish Army

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Livgardet, Swedish Army

(Arms)

Arms of Livgardet, Swedish Army

(Shoulder Strap Insignia)

Official blazon

I blått fält lilla riksvapnet, tre öppna kronor av guld, ställda två och en. Skölden lagd över en musköt korsad med en kavallerivärja, båda av silver samt omgiven av serafimerordenskedja av guld, lagd under krona, musköt och värja.

Origin/meaning

The lesser Coat-of-Arms of Sweden is used by Guards Units. The Musket symbolises the Infantry Heritage of the Livgardet and the Rapier the Cavalry Heritage.