General (Sweden)
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General (Gen; Template:Langx) is a four-star commissioned officer rank in the Swedish Army, Swedish Air Force and Swedish Amphibious Corps. General ranks immediately above lieutenant general and is equivalent to admiral in the Swedish Navy. It is held by the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces and the monarch.
History
In Sweden, the rank of general was a three-star rank until 1972 when it became a four-star rank. Historically, during the 20th century, lieutenant generals were promoted one grade upon retirement to full general. According to current practice only royals and the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, if he were to come from the Swedish Army, Swedish Air Force or the Swedish Amphibious Corps can hold the rank of a full, four-star, general in Sweden.
In 2009, the Swedish Armed Forces reported that General Håkan Syrén would retain his rank during his time as Chairman of the European Union Military Committee (2009–2012), which for the first time gave Sweden three active four-star generals; former Supreme Commander, General Håkan Syrén (2004–2012), current Supreme Commander, General Sverker Göranson (2009–2015) and Carl XVI Gustaf (1973–present).[1] This is correct since the rank of general since 1972 is a four-star rank. However, before 1972, the rank of general was a three-star rank, and between 1940 and 1941 Sweden had five active three-star generals; the Supreme Commander, General Olof Thörnell (1940–1944), General Oscar Nygren (1939–1941Template:Efn), King Gustaf V (1898–1950), Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf (1932–1973) and Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland (1908–1951).[2]
Following a proposal from the Swedish Armed Forces, the Government of Sweden decides on employment as a general.[3]
In everyday speech, generals of all ranks are addressed as generals.[4][5]
Rank insignia
Collar patches
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Collar patch m/58 (black m/02) on field uniform M90
(2002–present) -
Collar patch m/58 (gold) on uniform m/58-m/59 and field uniform M90
(1983–2002) -
Collar patch m/58 (gold) on uniform m/58-m/59 and field uniform M90
(–2002) -
Collar patch m/58 (bronze) on uniform m/58-m/59
(1972–1983) -
Collar patch m/58 (bronze) on uniform m/58-m/59
(1958–1972) -
Collar patch on uniform m/1923
(1923–1939)
Shoulder marks
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Shoulder mark on uniform m/87 (Army and Air Force)
(1987–present) -
Shoulder mark m/87 on white shirt (Army and Air Force)
(1987–present) -
Shoulder mark m/87 on white shirt (Navy)
(1987–present) -
Shoulder mark on uniform m/1939
(1939–1958) -
Shoulder mark on uniform m/1923
(1923–1939) -
Shoulder mark on uniform m/1910
(1910–1923)
Sleeve insignias
Amphibious Corps and Coastal Artillery
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Sleeve insignia for a general in the Amphibious Corps
(2003–present) -
Sleeve insignia for a general in the Amphibious Corps
(2000–2003)
and
Coastal Artillery (1972–2000) -
Sleeve insignia for a general in the Coastal Artillery
(1901–1972)
Air Force
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Sleeve insignia for a general (1972–present) (today only on mess dress uniform)
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Sleeve insignia for a general (?–1972)
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Flight suit sleeve insignia for a general
(?–1972)
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Army
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Sleeve insignia for a general on Template:No wrap
(1906–1923)
Hats
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Hat for general of any rank on Template:No wrap
(1865–?) -
Peaked cap (dark blue) for air force general (Template:No wrap)
(1930–) -
Peaked cap (white) for air force general (Template:No wrap)
(1930–) -
Peaked cap for army general (Template:No wrap)
(1952–)
Personal flags
The command flag of a general (and an admiral) is a double swallowtailed Swedish flag. In the first blue field 4 five-pointed white stars placed two over two.[7]
List of generals
The following have been promoted to the rank of general in the Swedish Armed Forces between 1900 and 2026.
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Footnotes
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