47th Armoured Regiment (India)
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| 47 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1982 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Mottos | सर्वत्र विजय "Sarvatra Vijay" (Victory everywhere) |
| Colors | French Grey, Red and Gold |
| Equipment | T-72[1] |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Mohit Malhotra[2] |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Dewan Rabindranath Soni, PVSM, VSM[3] |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 47 Armd Regt |
Presentation of 'President’s Standard' on 21 October 2017
47 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army.
History
The Regiment was presented the ‘President’s Standards’ at Sunjuwan Military Station, Jammu on 21 October 2017 by General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Army Staff, on behalf of the President of India, Mr Ram Nath Kovind.[4][5] The men of the Regiment have been awarded 2 Vishisht Seva Medals and 10 Army Commander’s Commendation Cards.
The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 1993 with its T-72 tanks.[6]
Operations
The regiment has participated in Operation Trident, Operation Vijay, Operation Rakshak and Operation Parakram. The Regiment has also contributed personnel for Rashtriya Rifles.