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48th Armoured Regiment (India)
| 48 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1982 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto(s) | सम्मान या बलिदान "Samaan Ya Balidan" ("Death before dishonour") |
| Equipment | T-90 tanks |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Alok Singh Kler, PVSM, VSM |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 48 Armd Regt |
48 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
History[edit]
The regiment was raised on 1 December 1982 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel DS Dhadwal at Meerut.[1] It has an all-India, all-class composition, drawing troops from various castes and religions.[2] Lieutenant General Alok Singh Kler, PVSM, VSM is the current Colonel of the Regiment.[3] Men from the regiment have participated in counter insurgency operations through tenures in the Rashtriya Rifles.[4][5]
Gallantry awards[edit]
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -
Equipment[edit]
The Regiment is presently equipped with the T-90 tanks.
Regimental insignia[edit]
The Regimental insignia consists of crossed lances with pennons of the regimental colours, mounted with the trident, with the numeral "48" inscribed on the crossing of the lances and a scroll at the base with the Regimental Motto in Devanagari script. The Regimental motto is सम्मान या बलिदान (Samaan Ya Balidaan), which translates to "Death before dishonour".[8] The shoulder title consists of the numeral "48" in brass.
References[edit]
- ↑ "The Regiments of the Indian Army Armoured Corps since 1950". Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ Gautam, PK (2016). Indigenous Historical Knowledge: Kautilya and His Vocabulary, Volume III. IDSA/Pentagon Press. p. 153. ISBN 978-81-8274-909-2.
- ↑ "Gazette of India, No 31, Page 2002" (PDF). 1 August 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ↑ "National War Memorial". Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "Sowar Gurunodharao C". Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "COAS Commendation 2008". Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "COAS Commendation Cards 2018". Retrieved 6 May 2021.
- ↑ "48 Armoured Regiment with 4 RAPID". 19 February 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2021.