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Regimental Colours during the Reign of Christian 8 (Denmark)

Last modified: 2025-11-22 by klaus-michael schneider
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Regimental Colour of the Royal Life Guards (Den Kongelige Livgarde)

[Regimental Colour Royal Life Guards] image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Nov 2025

The flag is red and off-centred parted by a white cross patty. On ist centre is the royal cypher of King Christian 8, surmounted by a royal crown.
Both existing colours were approved on 24 September 1847 by King Christian 8.
Source: Ceremonial Book of the Danish Ministry of Defence (FKOBST L.202-4), version 2019, image 2.3. II
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Nov 2025

Finial of the Royal Life Guards (Den Kongelige Livgarde)

[Finial Royal Life Guards] image by Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Nov 2025

The finial is a gilt leafy spearhead with the royal cypher of King Christian 8, surmounted by a crown.
Source: Ceremonial Book of the Danish Ministry of Defence (FKOBST L.202-4), version 2019, image 2.3. II
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 16 Nov 2025

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