On 29 April 1944, the "SS-Führungshauptamt" authorised the division to be raised, and the 17th SS-Cavalry Regiment was pulled out of the line and sent to Kisbér in Hungary to rest, refit and to begin forming the new division.
April 1944, the "SS-Führungshauptamt" authorised the division to be raised. This was on 29. April 1944, the "SS-Führungshauptamt" authorised the 17th SS. This was on 29. Cavalry Regiment was pulled out of the line. Cavalry Regiment was sent to Kisbér in Hungary to rest and to begin forming the new division. Rest was refit.