1st Imperial Foot Guards Regiment
1st Foot Guards | |
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Active | 2009–present |
Country | ![]() (2009–2011) ![]() (2016–2021) ![]() (2021) |
Allegiance | Oscar I |
Branch | Imperial Forces of Defense |
Type | Foot Guards |
Role | Drill, ceremonial and guarding and security duties |
Motto(s) | "Semper talis" (Latin) "Always the great" |
Engagements | Forestbrook Battle of the Brook |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | Oscar I |
Current commander | Field Marshal Friedrich Albrecht |
Notable commanders | Matthew, King of South Carolina |
The 1st Imperial Foot Guards Regiment was a military unit of New Europe's Imperial Army, and later of the North American Confederation and the Occidian Empire until its mergind to Karnia-Ruthenia later 2021. It has been mobilized for every conflict New Europe has been in, and seen combat.
Formation and History[edit | edit source]
The 1st imperial foot guards regiment is one of the elite regiments of Imperial Guard of New Europe. It served from initial founding of the New European Empire, and continues to serve to this day as a part of the Imperial Army. The regiment is also part of the official bodyguard of the Kaiser. It has served with distinction in all the armed conflicts in New Europe's history. It has also been cited for gallantry by the Kaiser.
Achievements[edit | edit source]
- The second formally established military unit of New Europe.
- Is alone of all the Army's regiments to be awarded The Wilhelm's Heart Award.
- Was the unit that "held the line" (quote from King Matthew) at the Battle of Forrestbrook.
- Is the official Leibstandarte of Kaiser Wilhelm I.