136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro"

This article is about the historic Royal Italian Army 136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro". For the historic Royal Italian Army namesake division, see 131st Armored Division "Centauro". For the historic Italian Army division and later brigade, see Armored Brigade "Centauro".
136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro"
136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro" insignia
Active1943
Country Kingdom of Italy
Branch Royal Italian Army
TypeArmored
SizeDivision
EngagementsWorld War II
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136th Armored Division "M" gorget patches

The 136th Armored Legionary Division "Centauro" (Italian: 136ยช Divisione legionaria corazzata "Centauro", colloquially also known as "136th Armored Division "Centauro II") was an armored division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The division had been formed in June 1942 as 1st CC.NN. Armored Division "M" (M for Mussolini), but was renamed after the fall of the fascist regime in July 1943. In September 1943 it was in training near Rome and was disbanded by the Germans after the announcement of the Armistice of Cassibile.