47th Infantry Division "Bari"
The 47th Infantry Division "Bari" (Italian: 47ª Divisione di fanteria "Bari") was an infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Bari was formed on 15 September 1939 in the city of Bari. After the announcement of the Armistice of Cassibile on 8 September 1943 the division became part of the Italian Co-belligerent Army. On 21 September 1944 the division was reorganized as Internal Security Division "Aosta". The Bari drafted its men in Bari and the surrounding Salento region.
| 47th Infantry Division "Bari" | |
|---|---|
47th Infantry Division "Bari" insignia | |
| Active | 1939 – 1944 |
| Country | Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch | Royal Italian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Bari |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General Ernesto Zaccone |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | Bari gorget patches |
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