18th Alpini Regiment
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The 18th Alpini Regiment (Italian: 18° Reggimento Alpini) is an inactive regiment of the Italian Army's mountain infantry specialty, the Alpini, which distinguished itself in combat during World War I and World War II.
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18th Alpini Regiment | |
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18° Reggimento Alpini | |
Active | 13 Sept. 1997 – 30 Sept. 2004[1] |
Country | Italy |
Branch | Italian Army |
Type | Alpini |
Role | Mountain Infantry |
Size | 1 Battalion "Edolo" Battalion |
Part of | Tridentina Alpine Brigade 1997 - 1998 COMALP 1998 - 2004 |
Garrison/HQ | Caserma Battisti in Merano (BZ) |
Motto(s) | "Dür per Düra"[1] |
Anniversaries | 15 December 1940 - Battle of Dushar (Greece)[1] |
Engagements | World War I Battle of Monte Ortigara World War II Battle of Nikolayevka |
Decorations | 1x Military Order of Italy 2x Gold Medals of Military Valor 1x Silver Medal of Military Valor 1x 1908 Messina earthquake Medal of Merit[1] |
Insignia | |
Alpini gorget patches |
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