The Regiment "Lancieri di Novara" (5th) is a cavalry unit of the Italian Army based in Codroipo in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The regiment is the reconnaissance unit of the 132nd Armored Brigade "Ariete". In December 1828, the Royal Sardinian Army formed a Dragoons regiment, which was named for the region of Piedmont. In 1832, the regiment was renamed Regiment "Novara Cavalleria". In 1845, the regiment's troops were armed with lances. In 1848-49, the regiment fought in the First Italian War of Independence, during which it distinguished itself in the Battle of Santa Lucia, for which the regiment was awarded a Bronze Medal of Military Valor. During the Second Italian War of Independence the regiment distinguished itself in the Battle of Montebello, for which it was awarded its second Bronze Medal of Military Valor. On 6 June 1860, the regiment joined the new Lancers speciality and was renamed Regiment "Lancieri di Novara". In the 1860-1861, during the Sardinian campaign in central and southern Italy the regiment distinguished itself in the Battle of Castelfidardo, while the regiment's 1st Squadron distinguished itself in the Battle of Macerone Pass. For these feats of arms the regiment was awarded its third and fourth Bronze Medal of Military Valor. In 1866, the regiment fought in the Third Italian War of Independence and in 1870 participated in the capture of Rome.