Pinerolo Mechanized Brigade
| Brigata Meccanizata "Pinerolo" | |
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Coat of Arms Pinerolo Mechanized Brigade
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| Active |
13 November 1831 – 25 October 1871 Pinerolo Mechanized Brigade |
| Country | Italy |
| Allegiance | Italian Army |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Brigade |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | Acqui Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Bari |
| Colors | orange |
| Engagements |
World War I World War II Bosnia SFOR Kosovo KFOR |
13 November 1831 – 25 October 1871
Pinerolo Brigade
2 January 1881 – 11 March 1926
Pinerolo Brigade
11 March 1926 – 1934
XXIV Infantry Brigade
1934–1939
24th Infantry Brigade Gran Sasso
1939 – September 10, 1943
24th Infantry Division Pinerolo
April 15, 1952 – September 1, 1962
Infantry Division Pinerolo
1 September 1962 – 31 October 1975
Pinerolo Infantry Brigade
1 November 1975 – 31 January 1979
Pinerolo Motorized Brigade
1 February 1979 – 1997
Pinerolo Mechanized Brigade
1997 – 31 September 2011
Pinerolo Armored Brigade
The Pinerolo Mechanized Brigade is a mechanized infantry brigade of the Italian Army, based in the southern region of Apulia.
After the ascension to the throne of Charles Albert of Sardinia on 27 April 1831 a major reform of the military of the Kingdom of Piedmont was undertaken. Thus on 13 November 1831 the Pinerolo Brigade was raised with two infantry regiments. These two regiments were the "His Royal Highness' Regiment of Saluzzo" (Reggimento di Saluzzo di Sua Altezza Reale) founded during 1672 as Regiment Lullin and a newly raised Infantry Regiment. From 1 November 1815 to 1821 the "HRH Regiment of Saluzzo" was known as "Saluzzo Brigade" (Brigata Saluzzo) and based in the city of Saluzzo. From 1821 to 13 November 1831 the brigade was known as "Brigade of Pinerolo" (Brigata di Pinerolo) and based in Genoa, however in size and function both brigades were akin to an infantry regiment with just two battalions. Initially each regiment of the brigade consisted of three battalions: the 1st and 2nd battalions fielded each three companies of fusiliers and one company of grenadiers, while the third battalions consisted of four companies of skirmishers. A fourth battalion was added to each regiment and the companies personnel strength was increased. By 1839 each regiment fielded four battalions, which in turn fielded 4 companies of 250 men each. In 1839 the regiments of the Pinerolo were numbered and renamed as 13th Infantry Regiment Pinerolo Brigade and 14th Infantry Regiment Pinerolo Brigade.
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