RM2H3DHMT–1940s soldiers on horses. In the street with the royal castle in Stockholm in the background, soldiers are riding by for the changing of the guards ceremony. Ref Kristoffersson AD32-8. 1947.
RM2R5AHCT–Swedish officer in the cavalry. Saluting while sitting on his horse with soldiers in line in the background. At the time when the picture was taken, the Second World War was going on. Sweden mobilized soldiers and increased preparedness. On April 7, 1940, it was decided to start mobilizing the cavalry brigade. The main tasks of the cavalry are reconnaissance and rapid assault. In 1970 new acquisition of horses ceased. Sweden in 1943. Kristoffersson ref F16-5
RM2K3PNEB–Changing of the guards in the 1940s. The guards riding outside the royal castle in Stockholm to take their turn in guarding the palace. Sweden 1947 Kristoffersson ref AD32-8
RM2WAAJAC–Swedish officer in the cavalry. At the time when the picture was taken, the Second World War was going on. Sweden mobilized soldiers and increased preparedness. On April 7, 1940, it was decided to start mobilizing the cavalry brigade. The main tasks of the cavalry are reconnaissance and rapid assault. In 1970 new acquisition of horses ceased. Sweden in 1943. Kristoffersson ref F16-5
RM2R5AHCY–Swedish colonel in the cavalry. At the time when the picture was taken, the Second World War was going on. Sweden mobilized soldiers and increased preparedness. On April 7, 1940, it was decided to start mobilizing the cavalry brigade. The main tasks of the cavalry are reconnaissance and rapid assault. In 1970 new acquisition of horses ceased. Sweden in 1943. Kristoffersson ref F16-6
RMRTH0GH–The Winter War. A military conflict between the Soviet union and Finland. It began with a Soviet invasion on november 1939 when Soviet infantery crossed the border on the Karelian Isthmus. About 9500 Swedish volunteer soldiers participated in the war. Here at Karelian Isthmus Finland Finnish civilians evacuated from the frontline are resting on a horse drawn sledge. December 1939. Photo Kristoffersson ref 98-10.
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