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  1. Formed13 July 1814
    HeadquartersRome
    MottoNei Secoli Fedele · Faithful through the centuries
    National agencyItaly
    History

    Inspired by the French gendarmerie, the corps was created by King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia with the aim of providing the Savoyard state of the Kingdom of Sardinia with a police corps. After French soldiers had occupied … See more

    Organization

    The corps is headed by the Comando, consisting of the Comandante Generale (a General), the Vice-Comandante Generale (a Lieutenant General) and the Chief of Staff, all located in Rome. The Chief of Staff directs, coo… See more

    War service

    The main battles in which the Carabinieri took part before World War I are:
    • Grenoble, July 5, 1815
    Battle of Pastrengo, 30 April 1848 – the Carabinieri Corps was awarded its first Silver Medal of Military ValorSee more

    Uniforms

    The Carabinieri, as a military and police force, have various uniforms for different functions. For each type of uniform there are seasonal variants and (except for service, combat and historical) versions for men and w… See more

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