| Regiment Carabiniers Prins Boudewijn - Grenadiers | |
|---|---|
| Active | June 27, 1992 |
| Country | Belgium |
| Branch | Land Component |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Mechanised infantry |
| Part of | Medium Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Leopoldsburg |
| Battle honours | Veldtocht 1914 - 1918 Antwerpen IJzer Tervate Steenstraat Westrozebeke Passendale Rumbeke Slag van Belgie 1940 |
The Regiment Carabiniers Prins Boudewijn - Grenadiers is an infantry regiment in the Land Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. The regiment is a part of the 1st Brigade.
The 1st Rifles Regiment was formed on September 27, 1830 during the Belgian Revolution. They were equipped with carbines and received the title of Regiment of Carabiniers in 1850. On July 21, 1930, King Albert I decided that the regiment would bear the title of Regiment Carabiniers Prince Baudouin, in honour of his late brother who served within its ranks.
The Grenadier Regiment was founded on May 8, 1837 by King Leopold I.
As a result of the reduction in size of the army after the end of Cold War, the Regiment Carabiniers Prins Boudewijn was amalgamated with the 1st Grenadier Regiment on June 27, 1992 in order to form the new Regiment Carabiniers Prins Boudewijn - Grenadiers. The unit retained its role of mechanised infantry and was stationed in Leopoldsburg.
The following honours are displayed on the regiment's standard: