8th Alpini Regiment
The 8th Alpini Regiment (Italian: 8° 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. As of 2022 the regiment is assigned to the Alpine Brigade "Julia" and based in the city of Venzone in Italy's northeast.
| 8th Alpini Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 8° Reggimento Alpini | |
Coat of Arms of the 8th Alpini Regiment | |
| Active | 1 Oct. 1909 - 13 Sept. 1943 1 April 1946 - today |
| Country | Italy |
| Branch | Italian Army |
| Type | Alpini |
| Role | Mountain Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Part of | 3rd Alpine Division Julia 1935 - 1943 Alpine Brigade Julia 1949 - 1975 1992 - today |
| Garrison/HQ | Venzone (UD) |
| Motto(s) | "O là o rompi" |
| Anniversaries | 24 January 1915 - Battle of Pal Piccolo, Pal Grande, and Freikofel |
| Engagements | Italo-Turkish War World War I World War II War in Afghanistan |
| Decorations | 1x Military Order of Italy 2x Gold Medals of Military Valor 1x Silver Medal of Military Valor 1x Silver Medal of Army Valor 1x Bronze Medal of Army Valor 1x Silver Cross of Army Merit |
| Insignia | |
| Alpini gorget patches | |
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