The „Hoernle“ – Crest of the 260th Infantry Division
On 31st May 1940 by divisional order all vehicles had to carry a new distinctive mark. That was necessary to differ the vehicles when they used the same advance routes.
The „Hoernle“ was chosen, a modification of the deer antlers found in the royal blazonry of Wuerttemberg.
Chaos on the Road – Units needed a crest
It had to be put on all vehicles of the division.
On 19th December 1942, the 12th army corps gave orders for new symbols, the popular „Hoernle“ disappeared.
The new symbol was a big „R“
 The crest visible on the Divisions vehicles |
 The new crest |