7th Alpini Regiment
The 7th Alpini Regiment (Italian: 7° 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.
| 7th Alpini Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 7° Reggimento Alpini | |
Coat of Arms of the 7th Alpini Regiment | |
| Active | 1 Aug. 1887 - 12 Sept. 1943 1 July 1953 - today |
| Country | Italy |
| Branch | Italian Army |
| Type | Alpini |
| Role | Mountain Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion Feltre Battalion |
| Part of | 3rd Alpine Division "Julia" 1935 - 1936 1937 - 1940 5th Alpine Division "Pusteria" 1936 - 1937 1940 - 1943 Alpine Brigade "Cadore" 1953 - 1975 1992 - 1997 Alpine Brigade "Julia" 1997 - today |
| Garrison/HQ | Caserma Salsa, Belluno (BL) |
| Motto(s) | "Ad excelsa tendo" |
| Anniversaries | 23 April 1941 - end of the Greco-Italian War |
| Engagements | Italo-Turkish War Battle of Assaba World War I Eleventh Battle of the Isonzo Battle of Monte Grappa Vlora Revolt Second Italo-Ethiopian War Battle of Uarieu Pass Battle of Amba Aradam Second Battle of Tembien World War II Invasion of France War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | 2x Military Order of Italy 5x Silver Medals of Military Valor 2x Bronze Medals of Military Valor 1x Gold 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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