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| Oltremarini regiments Reggimenti Oltramarini Schiavoni | |
|---|---|
 18th-century member of the Oltremarini | |
| Founded | 15th century |
| Disbanded | 12 May 1797 |
| Country | Republic of Venice |
| Type | Marines |
| Size | 11 regiments of around 6000 men In war up to 10,000 17,000 (1650) 11,000 (1797) |
| Headquarters | Zadar |
| Nickname(s) | "Fedelissimi Schiavoni" |
| Patron | Jerome |
| Motto(s) | "Viva San Marco" |
| Colors |  Dark blue  Scarlet |
| Anniversaries | Battle of Lepanto (7 October) |
| Wars | See list
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The Oltramarini or Schiavoni regiments (Italian: Reggimenti Oltramarini/Schiavoni) comprised the overseas infantry of the Republic of Venice. They were a Dalmatian infantry corps organized within the Venetian navy as the elite infantry. They especially stood out in the wars against the Ottoman Empire throughout the Venetian overseas possessions, but also for their service in Terraferma, the Venetian possessions in the hinterland of Venice in northern Italy. In addition, they performed the duties of the bodyguard, first of the provveditore, and later as the personal guard of the Doge himself.[1]
- ^ A Companion to Venetian History, 1400-1797. BRILL. 2013-07-11. ISBN 978-90-04-25252-3.