208th Coastal Division (Italy)
| 208th Coastal Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941 – 1943 |
| Country | Kingdom of Italy |
| Branch | Royal Italian Army |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol | 208th Coastal Division gorget patches |
The 208th Coastal Division (Italian: 208ª Divisione Costiera) was an infantry division of the Royal Italian Army during World War II. Royal Italian Army coastal divisions were second line divisions formed with reservists and equipped with second rate materiel. Recruited locally, they were often commanded by officers called out of retirement.