12th Armoured Regiment (India)
| 12th Armoured Regiment IAAC | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1984 – present |
| Country |  India 1984-Present |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armour |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Barasinghas |
| Motto(s) | Sahauryamev Jeevanam (Life with Valour)[1] |
| Equipment | T-90 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Major General Ashish Shah[2] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 12 Armd Regt |
The 12th Armoured Regiment is an
The regiment was raised as an all-History
The regiment was subsequently converted to T-90 tanks.[3][4] The regiment has served in Operation Trident, Operation Rakshak I and Operation Rakshak II.[3]
The regiment has adopted the nickname Barasinghas (meaning 12-point stag), and representing the
The Regiment had the honour of participating in the annual Republic Day parade in 2004 and 2005.[5]
The Regiment was presented the ‘
The regiment was awarded GOC-in-C, South Western Command Unit Citation in 2018.[7]
Regimental Insignia
The cap badge of the unit has crossed lances and pennons, with the numeral 12 at the crossing, with the regimental motto inscribed on a scroll below in Devanagari script. The cap badge is in silver plate for officers and nickel plate for other ranks.[3] The motto of the regiment is "Shauryamev Jeevnam" which means 'life with valour'.
References
- ^ "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 1 November 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Gazette of India No 45" (PDF). 7 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ ISBN 978-81-902097-7-9.
- ^ "Sainik Samachar Nov 2010". 1 November 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "12 Armd Regt in Republic Day Parade in rediff.com". 26 January 2005. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "12 Armoured Regiment - Presidents-Standards". 1 October 2010. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Sapta Shakti Command Investiture Ceremony for the award of 'Unit Citations' to units, for professional excellence in various fields, was held at Jaipur Military Station today. 14 Units were awarded these Citations by Lt General Cherish Mathson, GOC-in-C, South Western Command". 20 March 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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