Kristidsnamnden

English translation: the local government crisis management committee

22:36 Oct 15, 2009
Swedish to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Swedish term or phrase: Kristidsnamnden
Passport from 1945. The word is featured above the stamp from the city of Astorp.

I don't speak Swedish at all and will appreciate your help.
Many thanks,
A.
Alicja Furmanczyk (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:57
English translation:the local government crisis management committee
Explanation:
:o)

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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-10-16 00:54:42 GMT)
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TYPOS!
Source should read "Kristidsnämnden" and "Åstorp"!
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Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 07:57
Grading comment
many thanks :)
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4 +1the local government crisis management committee
Sven Petersson


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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
the local government crisis management committee


Explanation:
:o)

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Note added at 2 hrs (2009-10-16 00:54:42 GMT)
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TYPOS!
Source should read "Kristidsnämnden" and "Åstorp"!


    Reference: http://www2.foi.se/rapp/foir0967.pdf
Sven Petersson
Sweden
Local time: 07:57
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 118
Grading comment
many thanks :)

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  asptech: I would shorten it to "the local crisis board". These boards were appointed during and shortly after WW II to manage rationing and other regulatory measures.
16 hrs
  -> Thank you very much!
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