1/3rd Lancers Battalion
The 1st/3rd Lancers Battalion (French: 1/3 Bataillon de Lanciers) is an infantry battalion in the Land Component of the Belgian armed forces. It is an amalgamation of the former 1st Lancers Regiment and the 3rd Lancers Regiment which has been re-rolled in to an Infantry battalion but maintains Cavalry customs and traditions. The battalion is a motorized infantry unit of the Motorized Brigade. The amalgamated unit served in Kosovo.
| 1st/3rd Lancers Battalion | |
|---|---|
 Uniform of the 3rd Lancers, c. 1883–1914 | |
| Active | 12 September 2003 |
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| Branch | Land Component |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | motorized infantry |
| Part of | Motorized Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Marche-en-Famenne |
| Motto(s) | Vailant de ie burch (Valiant of the Burch) |
| Mascot(s) | Tiger |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Dourte |
Organisation
The 1st/3rd Lancers Battalion comprises:
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