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    History

    Inspired by the French gendarmerie, the corps was created by King Victor Emmanuel I of Sardinia with the aim of … 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

    Formed13 July 1814
    HeadquartersRome
    MottoNei Secoli Fedele · Faithful through the centuries
    National agencyItaly
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    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 Valor… See 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

    Decorations

    The State Color of the Carabinieri bears the following decorations:
    • 6 Cavalier Crosses of the Military Order of Italy
    • 3 Gold Medals of Military Valor
    • 3 Gold Medals of Army Valor… See more

    Vehicles and equipment

    Until very recently the Italian police (including the Carabinieri) operated only Italian-made vehicles, but that changed with the introduction of Land Rover Defenders and Subarus into service. Normal Carabinieri … See more

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