3rd Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade
| 3rd Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade | |
|---|---|
Insignia of Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade | |
| Active | December 1943 – March 1944 |
| Country | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Waffen-SS |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Training ground | SS-Truppenübungsplatz Heidelager |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Franz Augsberger |
The 3rd Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade (German: 3. Estnische SS-Freiwilligen-Brigade) was a formation of the German Waffen-SS during World War II. It was formed in May 1943 at the SS-Truppenübungsplatz Heidelager near Dębica in the General Government through an expansion of the Estonian SS Legion (Estnische SS-Legion). Initially known as the Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade, it became the 3rd Estonian SS Volunteer Brigade in October 1943, when all SS brigades were numbered. The brigade was elevated to a division and renamed on January 23, 1944.