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| dates = 1984 – present | | dates = 21st December 1984 – present | ||
| country = {{flag icon|India}} [[India]] | | country = {{flag icon|India}} [[India]] | ||
| allegiance = India | | allegiance = India | ||
| branch = [[File:Flag of Indian Army.svg|24px]] [[Indian Army]] | | branch = [[File:Flag of Indian Army.svg|24px]] [[Indian Army Armoured Corps]] | ||
| type = [[ | | type = [[Armoured]] | ||
| role = | | role = Armoured Combat | ||
| size = Regiment | | size = Regiment | ||
| command_structure = | | command_structure = | ||
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| Past Commanders = | | Past Commanders = | ||
| ceremonial_chief = | | ceremonial_chief = | ||
| colonel_of_the_regiment = | | colonel_of_the_regiment = Brigadier Birender Singh Bisht | ||
| notable_commanders = <!-- Insignia --> | | notable_commanders = <!-- Insignia --> | ||
| identification_symbol = 13 Armd Regt | | identification_symbol = 13 Armd Regt | ||
| identification_symbol_label = Abbreviation | | identification_symbol_label = Abbreviation | ||
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| nickname = ''Triskaideca | | nickname = ''Triskaideca'' | ||
| patron = | | patron = | ||
| motto = ''Veer Bhogya Vasundhara'' (The Brave shall inherit the Earth)<ref>{{cite web|url= http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/nov01-10/h6.htm|title=Sainik Samachar Nov 2010| date=2010-11-01|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | | motto = ''वीर भोग्या वसुंधरा'' | ||
| colors = | ''Veer Bhogya Vasundhara'' ''(The Brave shall inherit the Earth)''<ref>{{cite web|url= http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/nov01-10/h6.htm|title=Sainik Samachar Nov 2010| date=2010-11-01|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | ||
| colors = Scarlet and French Grey | |||
| march = | | march = | ||
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[[File:The President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil presenting the colours, at Babina, in Uttar Pradesh on October 19, 2010.jpg|thumb|305x305px|The President | [[File:The President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil presenting the colours, at Babina, in Uttar Pradesh on October 19, 2010.jpg|thumb|305x305px|The President Mrs [[Pratibha Patil]] presenting the colours at Babina, [[Uttar Pradesh]] on October 19, 2010|alt=|left]] | ||
'''13th Armoured Regiment''', is an | '''13th Armoured Regiment''', is an armoured regiment of the '''[[Indian Army]]'''.<ref name="Nath2009">{{cite book|last=Nath|first=Ashok|title=Izzat: historical records and iconography of Indian cavalry regiments, 1750-2007|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sGQeQwAACAAJ|year=2009|publisher=Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, United Service Institution of India|isbn=978-81-902097-7-9|pages=562–563}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/nov01-10/h6.htm|title=Sainik Samachar Nov 2010| date=2010-11-01|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | ||
== Formation == | == Formation == | ||
The regiment was raised on 21 December 1984 at [[Ahmednagar]] under the command of Lt Col Balram Singh Mehta.<ref name="Nath2009"/> The regiment was initially raised with Sikh, Rajput and South Indian squadrons, but was later converted to "All India- All Class" composition. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
First equipped with [[Vijayanta]] tanks, the regiment converted to [[T-90]] tank profile in 2004.<ref name="Nath2009"/> Its first operational assignment, however, was in counter-insurgency duties in [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref name="Nath2009"/> | |||
The | The regiment had the honour of participating in [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day Parades]] in 1987 and 2009 with Vijayanta and T-90 tanks respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuaFwr-uEFI|title=Republic Day parade 1987|date=|access-date=2021-05-16}}</ref> | ||
The | The regiment was presented the ‘[[President's Colour Award|President’s Standards]]’ at [[Babina, Uttar Pradesh|Babina]] on 19 October 2010 by the President of India, Ms [[Pratibha Patil]].<ref name=" Presidents-Standards">{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/presidential-standards-to-five-army-t-90-regiments/695545|title=13 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards |date=2010-10-01|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref><ref name=" Presidents-Standards 2">{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-president-to-present-colours-to-t-90-armoured-regiments-tomorrow-1454424 | ||
|title=13 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards in DNA India|date=2010-10-18|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | |title=13 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards in DNA India|date=2010-10-18|accessdate=2020-10-31}}</ref> | ||
[[File:The T-90 Tanks Bheeshma passes through the Rajpath during the 60th Republic Day Parade-2009, in New Delhi on January 26, 2009.jpg|thumb|305x305px| [[T-90]] Tanks of | [[File:The T-90 Tanks Bheeshma passes through the Rajpath during the 60th Republic Day Parade-2009, in New Delhi on January 26, 2009.jpg|thumb|305x305px| [[T-90]] Tanks of 13 Armoured Regiment pass through the Rajpath during 60th Republic Day Parade, 2009|alt=|right]] | ||
==Regimental Insignia== | ==Regimental Insignia== | ||
The | The regimental crest is a brass sunburst with white metal crossed lances and pennons. Number ''13'' is inscribed as the core of the sun and the regimental motto is inscribed in a circle around the core.<ref name="Nath2009"/> Number ''13'' in brass is worn as shoulder titles by all personnel of the regiment. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Indian Army Armoured Corps |state=expanded}} | {{Indian Army Armoured Corps |state=expanded}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:58, 8 July 2023
| 13th Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 21st December 1984 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army Armoured Corps |
| Type | Armoured |
| Role | Armoured Combat |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Triskaideca |
| Motto(s) | वीर भोग्या वसुंधरा Veer Bhogya Vasundhara (The Brave shall inherit the Earth)[1] |
| Colors | Scarlet and French Grey |
| Equipment | T-90 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Brigadier Birender Singh Bisht |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 13 Armd Regt |
13th Armoured Regiment, is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.[2][3]
Formation[edit | edit source]
The regiment was raised on 21 December 1984 at Ahmednagar under the command of Lt Col Balram Singh Mehta.[2] The regiment was initially raised with Sikh, Rajput and South Indian squadrons, but was later converted to "All India- All Class" composition.
History[edit | edit source]
First equipped with Vijayanta tanks, the regiment converted to T-90 tank profile in 2004.[2] Its first operational assignment, however, was in counter-insurgency duties in Jammu and Kashmir.[2]
The regiment had the honour of participating in Republic Day Parades in 1987 and 2009 with Vijayanta and T-90 tanks respectively.[4]
The regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Babina on 19 October 2010 by the President of India, Ms Pratibha Patil.[5][6]
Regimental Insignia[edit | edit source]
The regimental crest is a brass sunburst with white metal crossed lances and pennons. Number 13 is inscribed as the core of the sun and the regimental motto is inscribed in a circle around the core.[2] Number 13 in brass is worn as shoulder titles by all personnel of the regiment.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 1 November 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Nath, Ashok (2009). Izzat: historical records and iconography of Indian cavalry regiments, 1750-2007. Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, United Service Institution of India. pp. 562–563. ISBN 978-81-902097-7-9.
- ↑ "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 1 November 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ↑ "Republic Day parade 1987". Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ↑ "13 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards". 1 October 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ↑ "13 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards in DNA India". 18 October 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
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