The 11th Armoured Division, whose sign was a "Taurus Pursuant" or "Charging Bull", was raised in March 1941 by Major General Percy Hobart and consisted of 29th Armoured and 159th Infantry Brigade.  

Under command of Major General 'Pip' Roberts, the division landed in Normandy on 13th June 1944 and saw action throughout the campaign, including Operation EPSOM, spearheading Operation GOODWOOD and the fighting around the Falaise Pocket.  

It liberated Antwerp on 4th September 1944 and was involved in Operation MARKET GARDEN and the fighting to contain the German Ardennes offensive. It crossed the Rhine on 28th March 1945 and was involved in fighting until the end of the war, liberating Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in mid-April 1945 en route.  

The division was dissolved at the end of January 1946 and briefly reformed from 1950 to 1956. During the 1944-1945 campaign it suffered 1,820 killed, more than 8,000 wounded and a 300% turnover of its tanks.

3 (Armoured) Brigade adopted the Taurus Pursuant Badge of the 11th Armoured Division and served with distinction in Germany throughout the Cold War. 11 (Armoured) Brigade did not descend from 11 (Armoured) Division but also served with distinction, having the Halberd Badge now worn by 102 (Logistic) Brigade.  

Helmand Task Force 11 Planning Cell was established in Aldershot on 15th October 2007, becoming 11 Light Brigade in November 2007. From its inception it adopted the insignia of 11th Armoured Division.