Regiment "Lancieri di Novara" (5th)
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The Regiment "Lancieri di Novara" (5th) (Italian: Reggimento "Lancieri di Novara" (5°) - "Lancers of Novara") is a cavalry unit of the Italian Army based in Codroipo in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The regiment is the reconnaissance unit of the 132nd Armored Brigade "Ariete".[4][5]
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Regiment "Lancieri di Novara" (5th) | |
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Reggimento "Lancieri di Novara" (5°) | |
Active | 24 Dec. 1828 - 17 Sept. 1943 1 Feb. 1949 - today[1] |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Italian Army |
Part of | 132nd Armored Brigade "Ariete" |
Garrison/HQ | Codroipo |
Motto(s) | "Albis ardua" |
Anniversaries | 27 August 1942 - Battle of the Don |
Decorations | 1x Gold Medal of Military Valor 2x Silver Medals of Military Valor 4x Bronze Medals of Military Valor 1x Bronze Medal of Army Valor 1x Gold Cross of Army Merit[2] 1x Silver Cross of Army Merit[3] |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Prince Amedeo, Duke of Aosta Egidio Giusiana |
Insignia | |
"Lancieri di Novara" gorget patches |
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