Regiment Infanterie Oranje Gelderland
45 Painfbat RIOG | |
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![]() Regiment Infanterie Oranje Gelderland flag | |
Active | 1722 - present (with disruptions) |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | 43 Gemechaniseerde Brigade |
Branch | Royal Netherlands Army |
Type | Mechanized Infantry |
Size | 1 battalion |
Garrison/HQ | Havelte |
Motto(s) | Waakzaam en Stoutmoedig (Vigilant and Bold) |
March | Le Courageux |
Mascot(s) | A-cie: Crocodile B-cie: Lion C-cie: Rooster Staff: Peacock |
Anniversaries | 2nd day of Easter |
Equipment | CV90-35NL |
Decorations | Zilveren Kruis (commemorative medal for participation 1813-1815 Campaign) |
Battle honours | Quatre Bras 1815 Waterloo 1815 Citadel van Antwerpen 1832 Grebbeberg 1940 Java 1946-1949 West-Java 1946-1949 Nieuw-Guinea 1962 Sar Regin 2008 |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt.col. Ouwehand |
Notable commanders | William IV, Prince of Orange |
Insignia | |
Beret emblem of the 45 Painfbat RIOG | ![]() |
Military unit
The Regiment Infanterie Oranje Gelderland is a mechanized infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army. Re-established in 2006 it forms the mechanized infantry battalion 45 Painfbat RIOG. It operates the newly acquired CV90 Infantry fighting vehicle.
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