1st Cavalry Division (Wehrmacht)

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1st Cavalry Division
1. Kavallerie-Division
Unit insignia
Active	20 November 1939 – 27 November 1941
Country	Nazi Germany
Branch	German Army
Type	Cavalry
Size	Division
Garrison/HQ	Insterburg, Angerburg
Colours	Golden Yellow
Engagements	World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Operation Barbarossa
Commanders
Notable commanders	Kurt Feldt
Insignia
Cavalry Unit Standard

The 1st Cavalry Division (German: 1. Kavallerie-Division) was formed in October 1939. It fought in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and on the Eastern Front. It was officially transformed into the 24th Panzer Division in late 1941.