ROYAL HALLANDS REGIMENT

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History:

The regiment traces its heritage to the fänika (tactical unit used in the late dark ages) raised in Västergötlands southern parts. The oldest documents are from 1549. From the infantry in these parts a regiment was raised in the early 1600:s that was devided into three smaller regiments in 1624. One of these became Västgöta-Dals regiment. The other two became Skaraborgs and Älvsborgs regiment. Västgötadals regiment was relocated from Västergötland to Halland in 1902 and consequently changed name to Hallands regiment. Hallands regiment is located in Halmstad. From 1993-2000  the regiment raised the 16th infantry brigade with Pbv 501 (BMP 1). The regiment was disbanded in 2000.

Colors:

The regiments colors where black and yellow until 1952 due to the regiments Västgöta origin. In 1952 the regiment recived a new banner with the colors of Halland; blue and white. The heraldic sign is still the lion of Västergötland.

Victory names:

LÜTZEN 1632

LEIPZIG 1642

LUND 1676

GADEBUSCH 1712