Active 1811–1927 Branch Swedish Army Size Regiment | Country Sweden Type Infantry Colours Yellow and black | |
The Västergötland Regiment (Swedish: Västgöta regemente) was a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traced its origins back to the 16th century. It was converted from a cavalry regiment in 1811 and disbanded in 1927. The regiment's soldiers were recruited from the province of Västergötland, and it was later garrisoned there.
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The regiment was converted from the cavalry regiment Västgöta dragonregementee in 1811 and was given the name Västgöta regemente. The regiment was given the designation I 6 (6th Infantry Regiment) in a general order in 1816. It was garrisoned in Vänersborg from 1916, and disbanded in 1927.
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