Björneborgarnas marsch
Björneborgarnas marsch (Finnish: Porilaisten marssi; Estonian: Porilaste marss; 'March of the Björneborgers' or 'March of the Pori Regiment') is a Swedish military march from the 18th century. Today, it is mainly performed in Finland and has served as the honorary march of the Finnish Defence Forces since 1918.
| English: March of the Björneborgers or March of the Pori Regiment | |
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Swedish soldiers of the Royal Björneborg regiment during the Finnish war (1808-1809). Painting by Albert Edelfelt, 1892. | |
Military anthem of Finnish Defence Force Song of the President of Finland Military anthem of the Estonian Defence Forces Song of the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces Song of the Commander-in-Chief of the Estonian Defence Forces | |
| Lyrics | Johan Ludvig Runeberg (Swedish), 1860 Paavo Cajander (Finnish), 1889 |
| Music | Unknown, 18th century |
| Adopted | 1918 |
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