Crown's Artillery Regiment

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Crown Artillery Regiment
Kronens Artilleriregiment
Coat of arms for King's Artillery Regiment.svg
Active1961–1 August 1982
CountryFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Branch Flag of Denmark (state).svg Royal Danish Army
TypeArtillery
Part of Hærens Operative Kommando
Motto(s)Frisk og Frejdigt Fremad (Fresh and Boldly Forward)
Regimental belt Dan Artillery Reg stable belt.png
Mascot(s) Saint Barbara
AnniversariesFeast Day December 4

The Crown Artillery Regiment (Danish : Kronens Artilleriregiment) was an artillery regiment of the Royal Danish Army. On 1 August 1982 it was merged with the Zealand Artillery Regiment to form the King's Artillery Regiment.

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History

In 1684 three artillery corps were formed, Danske Artillerikorps, Holstenske Artillerikorps and Norske Artillerikorps. They were merged in 1764 to one corps, Det kongelige Artillerikorps. Kronens Artilleriregiment traces its origin back to this corps. In 1803 it was split up into three brigades, Danske Artilleribrigade, Holstenske Artilleribrigade (the later Zealand Artillery Regiment) and Norske Artilleribrigade (disbanded in 1814).

Unit

Names of the regiment

Names
Det kongelige ArtillerikorpsThe Royal Artillery Corps17641803
Danske ArtilleribrigadeDanish Artillery Brigade18031842
1. Artilleriregiment1st Artillery Regiment18421865
ArtilleriregimentetArtillery Regiment18651867
1. Artilleriregiment1st Artillery Regiment18671909
1. Feltartilleriregiment1st Field Artillery Regiment19091961
Kronens ArtilleriregimentCrown's Artillery Regiment19611982

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