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Regiment Infanterie Oranje Gelderland

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45 Painfbat RIOG
Active1722 - present (with disruptions)
Country Netherlands
Allegiance43 Gemechaniseerde Brigade
BranchRoyal Netherlands Army
TypeMechanized Infantry
Size1 battalion
Garrison/HQHavelte
Motto(s)Waakzaam en Stoutmoedig
(Vigilant and Bold)
MarchLe Courageux
Mascot(s)A-cie: Crocodile
B-cie: Lion
C-cie: Rooster
Staff: Peacock
Anniversaries2nd day of Easter
EquipmentCV90-35NL
DecorationsZilveren Kruis (commemorative medal for participation 1813-1815 Campaign)
Battle honoursQuatre Bras 1815
Waterloo 1815
Citadel van Antwerpen 1832
Grebbeberg 1940
Java 1946-1949
West-Java 1946-1949
Nieuw-Guinea 1962
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt.col. Ouwehand
Notable
commanders
William IV, Prince of Orange

The Regiment Infanterie Oranje Gelderland is a mechanized infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army. Re-established in 2006 it forms the mechanized infantry battalion 45 Painfbat RIOG. It operates the newly acquired CV90 Infantry fighting vehicle.