Standard Army División Azul Set
The División Azul (Blue Division), officially the 250th Infantry Division, was a Spanish volunteer force that fought alongside the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front (1941–1943). Composed of Falangists, anti-communists, and Spanish Army officers, it was sent by Francisco Franco to aid Germany against the Soviet Union while maintaining Spain’s neutrality. The division saw heavy combat in the Siege of Leningrad and battles along the Volkhov River, earning a reputation for resilience. Due to high casualties and diplomatic pressure, Franco withdrew most of the unit in 1943, though some volunteers stayed on as the "Blue Legion" until 1944.
Their uniforms blended Wehrmacht Feldgrau with Spanish distinctions, including a red-yellow Spanish shield on the right sleeve, Spanish-style rank insignia for officers, and a "División Española de Voluntarios" cuff title for some units. They wore M36–M43 tunics, feldgrau trousers, jackboots or ankle boots with gaiters, and headgear such as the German Stahlhelm, M43 field cap, or the Spanish Gorra Isabela. This combination of German and Spanish military elements made them one of the most distinct Axis units of World War II.