| 18th Infantry Division "Messina" | |
|---|---|
 18th Infantry Division "Messina" insignia | |
| Active | 1937–1943 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch |  Royal Italian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Ancona |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General Guglielmo Spicacci |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol |       Messina Division gorget patches |
The 18th Infantry Division "Messina" (Italian: 18ª Divisione di fanteria "Messina") was an infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Messina was named for the city of Messina and based primarily in the Marche region, where it also recruited most of its troops. The division's headquarter and 93rd Infantry Regiment were based in Ancona, the 94th Infantry Regiment in Fano, and the 2nd Artillery Regiment in Pesaro.[1][2]
- ^ "18ª Divisione di fanteria "Messina"". Regio Esercito. Retrieved 21 October 2021.
- ^ Bollettino dell'Archivio dell'Ufficio Storico N.II-3 e 4 2002. Rome: Ministero della Difesa - Stato Maggiore dell’Esercito - Ufficio Storico. 2002. p. 241. Retrieved 20 October 2021.