| 1st Mountain Division | |
|---|---|
| 1. Gebirgs-Division | |
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| Active | 1938–1945 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch |  German Army |
| Type | Gebirgsjäger |
| Role | Mountain warfare |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | Edelweiss |
The 1st Mountain Division (German: 1. Gebirgs-Division) was an elite formation of the German Wehrmacht during World War II, and is remembered for its involvement in multiple large-scale war crimes. It was created on 9 April 1938 in Garmisch Partenkirchen from the Mountain Brigade (German: Gebirgs Brigade) which was itself formed on 1 June 1935.