1st Cavalry Regiment (Chile)
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The 1st Cavalry (Horse Guards) Regiment "Grenadiers" (Spanish: Regimiento Escolta Presidencial n.º 1 «Granaderos») is the senior cavalry regiment of the Chilean Army, which serves as the Horse Guards unit providing the ceremonial escort in parades and ceremonies to the President of Chile, the Supreme Commander of the Chilean Armed Forces. It provides the guard during flag raising ceremonies monthly in Santiago, the national capital. Together with the 3rd Cavalry Regiment "Hussars" it forms the remaining mounted components of the army in active service.
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1st Cavalry (Presidential Horse Guards) Regiment "Grenadiers" | |
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Regimiento Escolta Presidencial n.º 1 "Granaderos" | |
Active | Since 1827 |
Country | Chile |
Branch | Chilean Army |
Type | Horse Guards |
Role | Public duties |
Size | Reduced group of 1 escort squadron and 1 training squadron |
Garrison/HQ | RHQ – Quillota |
Patron | Manuel Bulnes |
March | Preußens Gloria(walk march) Der Königgrätzer marsch (gallop past) |
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