Livgardet, Swedish Army

	(Shoulder Strap Insignia)	LIVGARDET, SWEDISH ARMY Country:Sweden

Official blazon
Swedish	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
English	blazon wanted

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.

Literature:Image from Christian Braunstein: Heraldiska vapen inom det svenska försvaret - Heraldry of the Swedish Armed Forces.

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