3rd Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade
The 3rd Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade (German: 3. Estnische SS-Freiwilligen-Brigade) was a formation of the German Waffen-SS during World War II. It was formed in May 1943, when the Estonian SS Legion (Estnische SS-Legion) was upgraded. The first name chosen for the brigade was the Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade, until October 1943, when all SS brigades were numbered so it finally became the 3rd Estonian Volunteer Brigade. The brigade was expanded to a division and renamed on January 23, 1944.
| 3rd Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade | |
|---|---|
Insignia of Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade | |
| Active | December 1943 – March 1944 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Waffen-SS |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Franz Augsberger |
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