Erland Hederstierna
Lieutenant-general, Commander
✶ 30 May 1770 at Benestad, Aringsås parish
✟ 16 September 1856 at Osaby, Tävelså parish
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 6 February 1843
Knighted 11 May 1843 in the King’s chambers
motto
Aequiter et humane (Equity and kindness)
shield
Painted 1843 by J A Aleander.
other awards
Knight of the Order of the Sword 1799
Commander of the Order of the Sword 1815
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1819
Karl Johan Medal 1855
Biography
Lieutenant-general 1830
Commander of 2nd military area 1833-1847
Received the order at King Carl XIV Johan’s jubilee for 25 years as a king.
Placement
Not on display.