1st Legions Infantry Division (Poland)

1st Legions Infantry Division
First commander of the division, Edward Rydz-Śmigły
Active1919-1944
2023-present
CountryPoland
BranchLand forces
TypeInfantry, during WW2 partisan infantry
Sizeca. 16,000 men
Garrison/HQWilno (1919-1944)
Ciechanów (2022-present)
Nickname(s)Iron Division
PatronJózef Piłsudski
MarchMarch of the First Brigade
EngagementsDyneburg, Kiev offensive, Battle of Warsaw, Invasion of Poland
Commanders
Current
commander
Brig. General Norbert Iwanowski
Notable
commanders
Edward Rydz-Śmigły, Wincenty Kowalski
Insignia
Unit abbreviation1 DPLeg
Parent UnitWyszków
Distinctive unit insignia
(since 2025)
Shoulder sleeve insignia
(since 2025)
Beret flash
(since 2025)

The Polish 1st Legions Infantry Division (1. Dywizja Piechoty Legionów) is a tactical formation of the Polish Army. Formed on February 20, 1919, partially of veterans of the I Brigade of the Polish Legions, the unit saw extensive action during the Polish-Soviet War and World War II. Regarded by the soldiers of the Wehrmacht as the Iron Division, it distinguished itself in the Invasion of Poland.