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.