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Mechanized Brigade "Granatieri di Sardegna"
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The Mechanized Brigade "Granatieri di Sardegna" is a mechanized infantry brigade of the Italian Army, based in Rome and central Italy. The brigade fields one of the oldest regiments of the Army and is one of the guard regiments of the President of Italy. The name of the unit dates back to the Kingdom of Sardinia and not the eponymous Mediterranean island of Sardinia. The brigade is part of the Division "Acqui".
Soldiers of 1st Sardinia Grenadiers Regiment during the Bastille Day Parade of 2007
Soldiers of 1st Sardinia Grenadiers Regiment during the Bastille Day Parade of 2007
Regiment "Lancieri di Montebello" (8th) on public duties
Regiment "Lancieri di Montebello" (8th) on public duties
Regiment "Lancieri di Montebello" (8th) during an exercise at Monte Romano, May 2019
Regiment "Lancieri di Montebello" (8th) during an exercise at Monte Romano, May 2019
Grenadiers in historical uniform during the mass in memory of Don Alberto Genovese on 18 February 2016
Grenadiers in historical uniform during the mass in memory of Don Alberto Genovese on 18 February 2016
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A grenadier was historically an assault-specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in siege operation battles. The distinct combat function of the grenadier was established in the mid-17th century, when grenadiers were recruited from among the strongest and largest soldiers. By the 18th century, the grenadier dedicated to throwing hand grenades had become a less necessary specialist, yet in battle, the grenadiers were the physically robust soldiers who led vanguard assaults, such as storming fortifications in the course of siege warfare.
17th century grenadier throwing a hand grenade. The concept of throwing grenades made its way to Europe during the mid-17th century.
17th century grenadier throwing a hand grenade. The concept of throwing grenades made its way to Europe during the mid-17th century.
Swiss grenadiers from different regiments by the artist David Morier, c.1748, British Royal art collection. Note the mitre caps and the brass match ca
Swiss grenadiers from different regiments by the artist David Morier, c.1748, British Royal art collection. Note the mitre caps and the brass match case on the shoulder-belt
The British Army's Guards Division continue to wear the bearskin cap with its full dress uniform, a custom associated with the Grenadier Guards defeat
The British Army's Guards Division continue to wear the bearskin cap with its full dress uniform, a custom associated with the Grenadier Guards defeat of the French Imperial Guard in 1815.
18th century Prussian grenadier mitre caps (Grenadiermütze).
18th century Prussian grenadier mitre caps (Grenadiermütze).