1st CC.NN. Division "23 Marzo"
The 1st CC.NN. Division "23 Marzo" (Italian: 1ยช Divisione CC.NN. "23 Marzo") was an Italian CC.NN. (Blackshirts militia) division raised on 23 April 1935 for the Second Italo-Ethiopian War against Ethiopia. The name "23 Marzo" ("March 23rd") was chosen to commemorate the founding date of the Fasci Italiani di Combattimento on 23 March 1919. The division took part in the Italian invasion of Egypt and was destroyed during the Battle of Bardia in January 1941.
| 1st CC.NN. Division "23 Marzo" | |
|---|---|
1st CC.NN. Division "23 Marzo" insignia | |
| Active | 23 April 1935 - 5 January 1941 |
| Country | Italy |
| Branch | MVSN |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Chieti |
| Motto(s) | "Implacabile" |
| Engagements | Second Italo-Ethiopian War World War II |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | 1st CC.NN. Division gorget patches |
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