Värmland Brigade
| Värmland brigade (IB 2) | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1949–2000 |
| Country | Sweden |
| Branch | Swedish Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Motto(s) | Cum Deo et victribus armis ("With God and victorious arms") |
| Colours | Yellow and black |
Värmland Brigade (IB 2) (Swedish: Värmlandsbrigaden) was a Swedish Army infantry brigade. Most of the brigades soldiers were educated at Värmlands regemente in Karlstad.
History
See also: Värmland Regiment § History
The brigade was set up between 1949 and 1951. The brigade, together with the Värmland regiment (I 2) was decommissioned June 30, 2000. The brigade's last commander was Colonel Björn Tomtlund.
Organization
Infantry battalions
- 1st Örnbataljonen
- 2nd Vargbataljonen
- 3rd Djerfbataljonen
- 4th Grenadjärbataljonen
Brigade commanders
| Period | Name | Rank | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-1997 | Tommy William Johansson | Colonel | |
| 1997-2000 | Björn Helge Bo Tomtlund | Colonel | Also regimental commander of Värmland Regiment during 2000 |
See also
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