Colours, Standards and Guidons of the Finnish Armed Forces
Posted: 02 Jul 2016, 11:51
The Colours ect. of the Armed Forces of Finland show a distinct heraldic style. This is part due to heritage from the time Finland and Sweden was united in one realm. Thus the rules regarding the Colours carrying Provincial Arms also applied to Finland. Following Independence in 1917/18 it was decided to countinue on this path and Colours and Standards and Guidons was to carry Provincial and City Heraldry. This was further developed after World War II with the creation of some striking heraldic designs. A further tradition was also carried on the Colour with a Cross and in the middle the National Arms, which was an inheritage from the Russian times and perhaps also from the Kgl. Preussiches Reserve Jäger Bataillon Nr 27 (Royal Prussian Reserve Jaeger Battalion No 27). This latter was formed in Germany during World War I by Finns that wanted to fight for the liberation of their Country from Russia.
Colour of the 3rd Lifeguards Finnish Rifle Battalion of the Imperial Russian Army.
Colour of the Royal Prussian Reserve Jaeger Battalion No 27. In the Middle the Crowned Arms of the then Grand-Duchy of Finland. In the Corners the Prussian Eagle, that on ordinary Prussian Units was placed in the Middle.
Colour of the Guards Battalion, Russian/German Influence.
The Guards Battalion forms part of the Guards Jeager Regiment. Whose Colour is clearly based on the Royal Prussian Reserve Jeager Battalion no 27 Colour.
Colour of the 3rd Lifeguards Finnish Rifle Battalion of the Imperial Russian Army.
Colour of the Royal Prussian Reserve Jaeger Battalion No 27. In the Middle the Crowned Arms of the then Grand-Duchy of Finland. In the Corners the Prussian Eagle, that on ordinary Prussian Units was placed in the Middle.
Colour of the Guards Battalion, Russian/German Influence.
The Guards Battalion forms part of the Guards Jeager Regiment. Whose Colour is clearly based on the Royal Prussian Reserve Jeager Battalion no 27 Colour.