Regiment "Cavalleggeri di Alessandria" (14th)
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The Regiment "Cavalleggeri di Alessandria" (14th) (Italian: Reggimento "Cavalleggeri di Alessandria" (14°) - "Chevau-légers of Alessandria") is an inactive cavalry unit of the Italian Army. The regiment was formed after the First Italian War of Independence. The regiment participated in the Second Italian War of Independence, Crimean War, and Third Italian War of Independence. In World War I the regiment fought dismounted on the Italian Front. During World War II the regiment was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division "Eugenio di Savoia", which was deployed to occupied Yugoslavia on anti-partisan duty. The division and its units were disbanded after the announcement of the Armistice of Cassibile by invading German forces.[1][2] The unit was last active from 1964 to 1979 as reconnaissance squadron of the Infantry Division "Granatieri di Sardegna".[3]
Regiment "Cavalleggeri di Alessandria" (14th) | |
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Reggimento "Cavalleggeri di Alessandria" (14°) | |
Active | 3 Jan. 1850 - 12 Sept. 1943[1] |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Italian Army |
Part of | Infantry Division "Granatieri di Sardegna" |
Garrison/HQ | Persano |
Motto(s) | "In pericolo surgo" |
Anniversaries | 24 June 1866 - Battle of Custoza |
Decorations | 1x Silver Medal of Military Valor 1x Bronze Medal of Military Valor[1] |
Insignia | |
"Cavalleggeri di Alessandria" gorget patches |