3rd Alpini Regiment
The 3rd Alpini Regiment (Italian: 3° Reggimento Alpini) is a regiment of the Italian Army's mountain infantry speciality, the Alpini, which distinguished itself in combat during World War I and World War II. The regiment is based in Pinerolo and assigned to the Alpine Brigade "Taurinense".
| 3rd Alpini Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 3° Reggimento Alpini | |
Coat of Arms of the 3rd Alpini Regiment | |
| Active | 1 Nov. 1882 - 8 Sept. 1943 25 June 1944 - 30 Sept. 1944 23 Nov. 1945 - today |
| Country | Italy |
| Branch | Italian Army |
| Type | Alpini |
| Role | Mountain Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Part of | 2nd Alpine Division “Taurinense” 1935 - 1943 1st Brigade - Italian Liberation Corps 1944 - 1945 Taurinense Alpine Brigade 1993 - today |
| Garrison/HQ | Pinerolo (TO) |
| Motto(s) | "Altius tendo" (aim higher) |
| Anniversaries | 16 June 1915 - Battle of Monte Nero |
| Engagements | World War I Battle of Monte Nero War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | 1x Military Order of Italy 3x Silver Medals of Military Valor 2x Bronze Medals of Military Valor 1x War Cross of Military Valor 1x Bronze Medal of Army Valor 1x Gold Cross of Army Merit 1x Bronze Medal of Red Cross Merit 1x 1908 Messina earthquake Medal of Merit |
| Insignia | |
| Alpini gorget patches | |
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