1st Imperial Foot Guards Regiment
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1st Foot Guards | |
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Active | 2009–present |
Country | New Europe (2009–2011) North American Confederation (2016–present) |
Allegiance | William I |
Branch | North American Army |
Type | Foot Guards |
Role | Drill, ceremonial and guarding and security duties |
Motto(s) | "Semper talis" (Latin) "Always the same/great" |
Engagements | Forestbrook Battle of the Brook |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | William I |
Current commander | Field Marshal Friedrich Albrecht |
Notable commanders | Matthew I of South Carolina |
The 1st Imperial Foot Guards Regiment is a military unit of New Europe's Imperial Army. It has been mobilized for every conflict New Europe has been in, and seen combat.
Formation and History
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
- 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.