The Italian 2nd Eritrean Division, also known as the Second Eritrean Division or II Division Indigini (Native), was an Italian

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 used in the Second Italo-Abyssinian War

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 in 1935. It was formed from the Eritrean ascari

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 of the Battalion indigeni (Native Battalions) who provided the regular colonial forces of Italian Eritrea

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Order of battle

2nd Natives Division - Gen. Achille Vaccarisi

• 2nd Mixed Brigade - Brig.Gen. Renzo Dalmazzo
• 3rd Native Battalion Group

• V "Ameglio" Native Battalion
• XXI "Fulmine" Native Battalion
  • 7th Native Battalion Group
• IV "Toselli" Native Battalion
• XIX "Cafaro" Native Battalion
• XXII Native Battalion
  • 2nd Mountain Artillery Battalion (65L17)
  • 4th Mixed Brigade - Brig.Gen. Gustavo Pesenti
  • 4th Native Battalion Group
• IX "Guastoni" Native Battalion
• XII Native Battalion
• XVII "Nebri" Native Battalion
  • 8th Native Battalion Group
• VIII "Gamerra" Native Battalion
• XX Native Battalion
  • 4th Mountain Artillery Battalion (65L17)

Note:

• X and XXV Native Battalions were detached from the Division.