General Per Micael Bydén is the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, appointed on 11 September 2015. He was earlier senior commander in the Swedish Air Force. Bydén served as the Chief of Air Force between 2012 and 2015.
Bydén in 2016
Micael Bydén along with US Col. Jerry Farnsworth during a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in 2017
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)