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Hugo Cederschiöld

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General Hugo Montgomery Cederschiöld was a senior officer in the Swedish Army. He served as commander of Svea Life Guards (1936–1938), as Commandant of Stockholm (1938–1945) and as Defence District Commander of Stockholm Defence District (1942–1945) and Norrtälje Defence District (1943–1945). Cederschiöld also served as Chief of His Majesty's Military Staff (1950–1963). He also competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Cederschiöld as major general in 1940.

Chief of the General Staff Major General Bo Boustedt (right), Colonel Hugo Cederschiöld (left).

General (Sweden)

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General is a four-star commissioned officer rank in the Swedish Army, Swedish Air Force and Swedish Amphibious Corps. General ranks immediately above lieutenant general and is equivalent to admiral in the Swedish Navy. It is held by the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces and the monarch.

Sleeve insignia for a general in the Amphibious Corps (2000–2003) and Coastal Artillery (1972–2000)

Sleeve insignia for a general in the Coastal Artillery (1901–1972)

Sleeve insignia for a general (1972–present) (today only on mess dress uniform)

Sleeve insignia for a general (?–1972)