2nd Alpini Regiment
The 2nd Alpini Regiment (Italian: 2° 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 was disbanded in 1943 due to losses on the Eastern Front, however one of its component battalions, the Alpini Battalion "Saluzzo", was reformed in November 1945 after the end of hostilities in Europe. The regiment itself was reformed in 1963 as a training unit, but during the 1975 army reform it was reduced to battalion. In 1992 the regiment was raised once again and today it consists of the Alpini Battalion "Saluzzo", is based in Cuneo and part of the Alpine Brigade "Taurinense".
| 2nd Alpini Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 2° Reggimento Alpini | |
Coat of Arms of the 2nd Alpini Regiment | |
| Active | 1 Nov. 1882 – 8 Sept. 1943 1 July 1963 – 31 October 1974 10 Oct. 1975 – today |
| Country | Italy |
| Branch | Italian Army |
| Type | Alpini |
| Role | Mountain Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion Saluzzo Battalion |
| Part of | 4th Alpine Division "Cuneense" 1935 – 1943 Taurinense Alpine Brigade 1963 – 1974 1992 – today |
| Garrison/HQ | Cuneo (CN) |
| Motto(s) | "Pro Rege, pro Patria" (1882–1931) "Alpium custos" (1931–1932) "Vigilantes" (1932–present) |
| Anniversaries | 6 June 1916 – Battle of Monte Fior |
| Engagements | World War I Battle of Monte Fior World War II Battle of Nikolayevka War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | 1x Military Order of Italy 1x Gold Medal of Military Valor 4x Silver Medals of Military Valor 1x Bronze Medal of Military Valor 1x Bronze Medal of Civil Valor 1x Bronze Medal of Red Cross Merit 1x 1908 Messina earthquake Medal of Merit |
| Insignia | |
| Alpini gorget patches | |
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