In July 1942, the division was organized as the 26th Panzer Division.
It then served occupation duties in the west until mid-1943, whereupon it transferred to Italy to resist the Allied invasion.
It fought at Salerno, and remained in Italy for the rest of the war.
The Division surrendering to the British near Bologna at the end.
Here is the traditions badge worn on the side of their caps......
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It then served occupation duties in the west until mid-1943, whereupon it transferred to Italy to resist the Allied invasion.
It fought at Salerno, and remained in Italy for the rest of the war.
The Division surrendering to the British near Bologna at the end.
Here is the traditions badge worn on the side of their caps......
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