History and Tradition of The Kainuu Brigade
The brigade has its roots in the Thirty Years' War in the battle of the Lech River on April 5, 1632, which is the traditional day of the brigade. It also holds up the traditions of the men that fought at Suomussalmi, Raate Road and Kuhmo during the Winter War as well as the Rukajärvi-directions 14. Division during the Continuation War.
The march of the Brigade is Hurtti-Ukko by Carl Collan.
The Brigade's flag is the Kajaani Sissi Battalion's flag from 1920.
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