Western Army Division

The Western Army Division (Västra arméfördelningen, 3. förd), was a division of the Swedish Army that operated in various forms from 1941 to 1997. Its staff was located in Skövde Garrison in Skövde.

Coat of arms
The coat of arms of the Western Army Division used from 1994 to 1997. Blazon: "Azure, a double-tailed lion rampant or, armed and langued gules. The shield surmounted two batons, charged with open crowns azure in saltire or".

Medals
In 1997, the Västra arméfördelningens (3.förd) minnesmedalj ("Western Army Division (3.förd) Commemorative Merit") in silver (VFördSMM) of the 8th size was established. The medal ribbon is of green moiré with white edges followed by a blue stripe.

Commanding officers

 * 1941–1981: ?
 * 1981–1991: Senior colonel Leif Kesselmark
 * 1991–1993: Senior colonel Per Källström
 * 1993–1996: Senior colonel Johan Hederstedt
 * 1995–2000: Senior colonel Sven-Eric Andersson