Kronoberg Regiment
The Kronoberg Regiment (Swedish: Kronobergs regemente), designations I 11 and I 11/Fo 16, was a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traced its origins back to the 16th century. It was disbanded in 1997. The regiment's soldiers were originally recruited from Kronoberg County, and it was later garrisoned there.
| Kronoberg Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Kronobergs regemente | |
| Active | 1623–1709, 1709–1997 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Allegiance | Swedish Armed Forces |
| Branch | Swedish Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | 2nd Military District (1833–1893) 2nd Army Division (1893–1901) II Army Division (1902–1927) Southern Army Division (1928–1936) I Army Division (1937–1943) I Military District (1943–1966) Southern Military District (1966-1997) |
| Garrison/HQ | Växjö |
| Colors | Red and yellow |
| March | "Admiral Stosch" (Latann) |
| Anniversaries | 6 June, 6 November, 11 November |
| Battle honours | Breitenfeld (1631), Lützen (1632), Wittstock (1636), Landskrona (1677), Kliszow (1702), Warszawa (1705), Fraustadt (1706), Holovczyn (1708), Hälsingborg (1710), Valkeala (1790) |
| Insignia | |
| Branch insignia m/60 | |
| Unit insignia m/60 | |
| Shoulder sleeve insignia | |
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