Danske Livregiment

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Danske Livregiment (English: Danish Life Regiment) was a Danish Army infantry regiment. On January 1, 2001 it was merged, together with Sjællandske Livregiment, into Gardehusarregimentet.

[edit] History

Danske Livregiment can trace its history back to 1763 when it was erected of mixed personnel of Danes and German mercenaries. The Regiment has participated in the wars, Slaget på Reden (1801), Gunboat War (1807-1814), First Schleswig War (1848-1850) and Second Schleswig War (1864). The regiment banner has engraved Bov 1848, Slesvig 1848, Fredericia 1849, Isted 1850 and Sankelmark 1864.

In 1976 Falsterske Fodregiment was merged into the regiment.

[edit] Names of the regiment

[edit] References

  • Lærebog for Hærens Menige, Hærkommandoen, marts 1960



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