5th Alpini Regiment
The 5th Alpini Regiment (Italian: 5° 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 Sterzing and assigned to the Alpine Brigade "Julia".
| 5th Alpini Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 5° Reggimento Alpini | |
Coat of Arms of the 5th Alpini Regiment | |
| Active | 1 Nov. 1882 - 10 Sept. 1943 1 Jan. 1953 - today |
| Country | Italy |
| Branch | Italian Army |
| Type | Alpini |
| Role | Mountain Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Part of | 2nd Alpine Division “Tridentina” 1935 - 1943 Orobica Alpine Brigade 1963 - 1975 Tridentina Alpine Brigade 1992 - 2002 Julia Alpine Brigade 2002 - today |
| Garrison/HQ | Sterzing (BZ) |
| Motto(s) | "Nec videar dum sim" |
| Anniversaries | 8 June 1916 - Battle of Monte Fior |
| Engagements | World War I Battle of Monte Ortigara Battle of Monte Fior Battle of Vittorio Veneto World War II Battle of Nikolayevka War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | 1x Military Order of Italy 2x Gold Medals of Military Valor 1x Silver Medal of Military Valor 1x Bronze Medal of Military Valor 1x 1908 Messina earthquake Medal of Merit |
| Insignia | |
| Alpini gorget patches | |
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