| 86th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| 86. Infanterie-Division | |
 86. Infanterie Division Vehicle Insignia | |
| Active | 26 August 1939 – 3 November 1943 |
| Country |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Altenburg |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Helmuth Weidling |
The German 86th Infantry Division (German : 86. Infanterie-Division) was created on 26 August 1939. The division was disbanded on 3 November 1943.
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