Italian 1st Eritrean Division

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The First Eritrean Division or I Division Indigeni (Native) was organized for service in the Second Italo-Abyssinian War in 1935. It was formed from the Eritrean askari of the Battalion indigeni (Native Battalions) who provided the regular colonial forces of Italian Eritrea.

Organization[]

1st Native Division - Gen. Salvatore di Pietro

• 1st Mixed Brigade - Brig. Gen. Gallina
  • 1st Native Battalion Group
    • I "Turitto" Native Battalion
    • VI "Cossu" Native Battalion
    • XVI "Adi Caieh" Native Battalion
  • 5th Native Battalion Group
    • VII "Prestinari" Native Battalion
    • XV "Billia" Native Battalion
  • 1st Mountain Artillery Battalion (65L17)
• 3rd Mixed Brigade - Brig. Gen. Cubeddu
  • 2nd Native Battalion Group
    • III "Galliano" Native Battalion
    • XI Native Battalion
  • VI Native Battalion Group
    • II "Hidalgo" Native Battalion
    • XIII "Roma" Native Battalion
    • XXIV Native Battalion
  • 3rd Mountain Artillery Battalion (65L17)