59th Staffordshire Infantry Division
59th Staffordshire Infantry Division patches
The 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division was raised during WW2 and fought in the Battle of Normandy
The division was formed in 1940 and remained within the United Kingdom until 1944, assigned to anti-invasion and guard duties, while training for combat overseas.In late June 1944, the division was transferred to France to take part in the Battle for Normandy.
59th Staffordshire Infantry Division paches
The 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division was raised during WW2 and fought in the Battle of Normandy
The division was formed in 1940 and remained within the United Kingdom until 1944, assigned to anti-invasion and guard duties, while training for combat overseas.
In late June 1944, the division was transferred to France to take part in the Battle for Normandy. On 7 July, the division saw action in Operation Charnwood which resulted in the capture of Caen A week later, the division fought in Operation Pomegranate, this was to capture the town of Novers which was not accomplished due to determined German resistance., By late July, the German frontline was crumbling, and a general offensive was launched. The division advanced and captured a bridgehead over the River Orne
| Weight (g) | 20.00 |
|---|---|
| Restricted Product? | No |
| Affiliation | British |
| Service | Army |
| Insignia Fastener | Sew On |
| Insignia Type | Patch |
| Material | Cloth |
