Esprit de Corps: The Brigade of The Guards
The spirit of a body is the essence of the term Esprit de Corps. It's a feeling of pride and mutual loyalty shared by the members of a group. The troops with a higher Esprit de Corps are motivated, full of Josh and more often than not victorious under any circumstance. Following are the snapshots of this mighty regiment.
Established: 1949
Motto: Pahla Hamesha Pahla (First Always First)
War Cry: Garud Ka Hun Bol Pyare (I am the son of Garuda, Say O’ my friend)
Regimental Centre: Kamptee, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Type: Foot Guards as well as Mechanized Infantry
Decorations:
- 2 PVC (Param Vir Chakra)
- 6 MVC (Maha Vir Chakra)
- 46 VrC (Vir Chakra)
- 3 YSM (Yudh Seva Medal)
- 2 AC (Ashoka Chakra)
- 4 KC (Kirti Chakra)
- 18 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
- 8 PVSM (Param Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 10 AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 16 VSM (Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 77 SM (Sena Medal)
- 1 Padma Bhushan Award
Battle Honours (Post Independence):
- Akhaura
- Burki
- Gadra Road
- Hilli
- Naushera
- Gurais
- Shingo River Valley
- Sylhet
- Ganga Sagar
Notable Alumni:
- Captain Jasbir Singh Raina, AC

- Lance Naik Albert Ekka, PVC

Insignia: Garuda which is a mythological Eagle King.

Regimental Colours: Red and Yellow.
Raisings:
- 1st Battalion the Brigade of The Guards (Mechanized) was raised from 2nd Battalion the Punjab Regiment.
- 2nd Battalion the Brigade of The Guards was raised from 1st Battalion the Grenadiers Regiment.
- 3rd Battalion the Brigade of The Guards was raised from 6th Battalion the Rajputana Rifles Regiment.
- 4th Battalion the Brigade of The Guards was raised from 1st Battalion the Rajput Regiment.
The President of India is the Honorary Colonel-in-Chief.
The Chief of Army Staff is the Colonel-in-Chief of The Brigade of The Guards.

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