| 57th Infantry Division "Lombardia" | |
|---|---|
 57th Infantry Division "Lombardia" insignia | |
| Active | 1939–1943 |
| Country |  Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch |  Royal Italian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Pula |
| Engagements | World War II Battle of the Neretva |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General Giovanni Esposito[1] |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol |       Lombardia Division gorget patches |
The 57th Infantry Division "Lombardia" (Italian: 57ª Divisione di fanteria "Lombardia") was an infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. The Lombardia was formed on 24 May 1939 in Pula and named for the region of Lombardy. The division was disbanded by the Germans after the Armistice of Cassibile was announced on 8 September 1943.[2][3]
- ^ Enrico Tagliazucchi and Franco Agostini. "Royal Italian Army". World War II Armed Forces – Orders of Battle and Organizations. Archived from the original on 4 April 2009. Retrieved 4 May 2009.
- ^ "57ª Divisione di fanteria "Lombardia"". Regio Esercito. Retrieved 30 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. 306. Retrieved 30 October 2021.