Regiment "Cavalleggeri di Monferrato" (13th)
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The Regiment "Cavalleggeri di Monferrato" (13th) (Italian: Reggimento "Cavalleggeri di Monferrato" (13°) - "Chevau-légers of Monferrato") is an inactive cavalry unit of the Italian Army named for the Duchy of Montferrat. The regiment was formed with troops raised during 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 participated in the invasion of France. Afterwards the regiment was sent to Albania. After the Armistice of Cassibile was announced the regiment refused to surrender to invading German forces and battled the Germans until 14 November 1943.[2][3]
Regiment "Cavalleggeri di Monferrato" (13th) | |
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Reggimento "Cavalleggeri di Monferrato" (13°) | |
Active | 3 Jan. 1850 - 14 Nov. 1943[1] |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Royal Italian Army |
Motto(s) | "Semper ut quondam"[1] |
Anniversaries | 20 May 1859 - Battle of Montebello[1] |
Decorations | 1x Bronze Medal of Military Valor[1][2] |
Insignia | |
"Cavalleggeri di Monferrato" gorget patches |