Regiment Infanterie Johan Willem Friso


The Regiment Johan Willem Friso is a line infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army. Named after Johan Willem Friso of Orange-Nassau, it is the oldest and most senior regiment in the current order of battle. The regiment currently serves in the mechanized infantry role as 44 Armoured Infantry Battalion as part of 43 Gemechaniseerde Brigade.

Battle honours displayed on the colours

Each member of the 44th armoured infantry battalion carry a blue aglet on their uniform in commemoration of their involvement in the UNIFIL peacekeeping operation in Lebanon from 1979-1985.