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The Swedish Armed Forces have an extensive history, during which it has undergone changes in both the equipment and military uniforms it uses. The current combat uniform system used by the Swedish military is the Fältuniform M90 (English: Field Uniform M90) and it applies the M90 camouflage pattern. [1] [2]
m/37 Shell from the side, showing the "Tre Kronor" decal applied on both sides of all Swedish army helmets in 1942, including the m/21 and some m/26 helmets in army use. m37 from the side, showing its more rounded shape compared to previous models. m/37 with updated liner but old chinstrap. m/37 with M1960 cover, with flaps and sun brim extended.
King Gustaf V giving the Courtyard Speech. Rearmament was a special concern in Sweden because of the growing tensions in Europe.When Karl Staaff's government proposed a reduction in military spending and the cancellation of the order for the coastal defence ships that were later known as the Sverige-class coastal defence ship, more than 30,000 Swedish farmers marched to Stockholm to protest in ...
A dark blue (green for cavalry) kepi was adopted in the 1860s, and used until khaki field uniforms were introduced in 1910, whereupon it remained in use in ceremonial uniforms. The 1915 pattern uniform adopted a German-inspired peaked cap instead, but after Greece's entry in World War I , the Greek military was re-equipped by the French, and ...
Swedish Navy uniforms from the period 1779–1833; lithography by Adolf Ulrik Schützercrantz The Amphibious Corps dates back to 1 January 1902, when a separate " Coastal Artillery " ( Kustartilleriet ) was established, and Marinen came into use as the name of the service as a whole.
NH90 of the Swedish Armed Forces The Swedish Visby class corvette. The Infantry fighting vehicle CV 90 produced and used by Sweden . The Supreme Commander ( Swedish : Överbefälhavaren , ÖB) is a four-star general or flag officer who is the agency head of the Swedish Armed Forces and the highest ranking professional officer on active duty.
A military uniform is a standardised dress worn by members of the armed forces and paramilitaries of various nations.. Military dress and styles have gone through significant changes over the centuries, from colourful and elaborate, ornamented clothing until the 19th century, to utilitarian camouflage uniforms for field and battle purposes from World War I (1914–1918) on.
Swedish soldiers during a training exercise. Swedish Army regiments are tasked with training conscripts for the operational battalions of the army's rapid reaction organisation. The Gotland Regiment is the only regiment that also trains Home Guard troops. The currently active regiments and their main peacetime subordinate units are: