During the Crimean War the regiment's 1st Squadron distinguished itself at the Battle of the Chernaya. During the Second Italian War of Independence the regiment fought at San Martino and during the Third Italian War of Independence at Battle of Custoza (1866). During World War I the regiment earned a Silver Medal of Military Valour during the Battle of Istrago. During World War II the regiment was part of the 1st Fast Division "Eugenio di Savoia" and served in occupied Yugoslavia, where it dissolved around 8 September 1943 after Italy had changed sides with the Armistice of Cassibile.