On this day, January 14th, 2021, the Swedish Life Guards turn 500 years old as a combat unit. Founded when Gustavus Adolphus hand-picked 16 men from Dalecarlia to act as his bodyguards during the Swedish War of Liberation from the Kalmar Union.
On this day, January 14th, 2021, the Swedish Life Guards turn 500 years old as a combat unit. Founded when Gustavus Adolphus hand-picked 16 men from Dalecarlia to act as his bodyguards during the Swedish War of Liberation from the Kalmar Union.