Golden Medal to the Military Valour
Decree of 15th March1950
Artillery Regiment of an armoured Division participated in the reconquest of Cirenaica, in the battle of Marmarica and in the advance of Egypt, showing dedication, heroism and glory, enthusiasm and will to win. Thanks to its cannons it supported and accompanied tank soldiers and Bersaglieri in the conquest of the objective. In battles it deployed its self-propelled vehicles before the tanks, stopping the enemy violence and joining the tanks to chase the enemy retreat. With its heroic behavior it perpetuated the glorious traditions of the Army. (Northern Africa, April 1941 – September 1942).