The Western Army Division (, 3. förd), was a division of the

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that operated in various forms from 1941 to 1997. Its staff was located in

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Heraldry and traditions

Coat of arms

The coat of arms of the Western Army Division used from 1994 to 1997.

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: "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 (3.förd) minnesmedalj'' ("Western Army Division (3.förd) Commemorative Merit") in silver (VFördSMM) of the 8th size was established. The

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is of green moiré with white edges followed by a blue stripe.

Commanding officers

*1941–1981: ? *1981–1991:

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Leif Kesselmark *1991–1993: Senior colonel Per Källström *1993–1996: Senior colonel

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*1995–2000: Senior colonel Sven-Eric Andersson

Names, designations and locations

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