The regiment was reformed on 3 October 1831 in Vercelli by order of King Charles Albert as Regiment "Aosta Cavalleria" with six squadrons of dragoons. The regiment participated in the First Italian War of Independence, during which the regiment fought in 1848 at the battles of Goito Bridge, Mantua, Santa Lucia, Goito, Sommacampagna and Custoza. In 1849 the regiment distinguished itself at the Battle of Novara for which it was awarded a Silver Medal of Military Valour.