SDKFZ 7 GERMAN HALF TRACK PANZER CORPS GERMAN ARMY 1943/44

Description: CORGI CC60003 1/50 SDKFZ 7 GERMAN HALF TRACK, HERMAN GOERING PANZER CORPS, SICILI 1943/44 GERMAN - LIMITED STOCKThe Herman Goering Division was sent to Naples, Italy, during the summer of 1943, and then to Sicily with the 15th Panzer Grenadier Division. Initially, the Division met with success and held off the Allied advance on Sicily, but was eventually forced to retreat, losing most of its Panzer III and IV tanks. The remaining personnel and equipment were evacuated from Messina during Operation Lehrgang, and then used again to great effect in slowing the Allied advance on mainland Italy. Their defense of the Gustav Line at Cassino was tenacious. This version has the standard dark yellow undercoat with stripes and patches of dark olive green applied. It also carries the distinctive Hermann Goering oak leaf division insignia and unique colored disk unit recognition symbol.Krauss-Maffei Sd.Kfz.7 Half-TrackDesigned to meet a 1934 requirement for an eight ton armored half-track vehicle, The Sd.Kfz.7 first entered service in 1938. Its primary use was as a tractor for the 8.8 cm FlaK gun and 150 mm howitzer, but anti-aircraft variants were also produced. It could carry gun crews of up to 12 men and their gear, with room for ammunition storage as well. Used throughout the war, the Sd.Kfz. 7 appeared in the 1940 Paris victory parade, was featured in German propaganda films and became one of the most iconic half-track vehicles of its time. Corgi Military VehiclesThe Corgi "Military Vehicles" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles. Corgi diecast tanks require no glueing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from diecast metal, die cast tanks from Corgi are 100% true to scale... these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks!. Color, camouflage and unit markings are carefully researched for Maximum authenticity, marking the difference between and authentic scale model tank and a "toy" tank.Corgi "Military Vehicles" diecast vehicles feature:Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull in diecast metal.Accurate moving tracks on detailed rotating wheels.Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.Limited Edition model – certificated 4,100 produced worldwide. Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter The Herman Goering Division was sent to Naples, Italy, during the summer of 1943, and then to Sicily with the 15th Panzer Grenadier Division. Initially, the Division met with success and held off the Allied advance on Sicily, but was eventually forced to retreat, losing most of its Panzer III and IV tanks. The remaining personnel and equipment were evacuated from Messina during Operation Lehrgang, and then used again to great effect in slowing the Allied advance on mainland Italy. Their defense of the Gustav Line at Cassino was tenacious. This version has the standard dark yellow undercoat with stripes and patches of dark olive green applied. It also carries the distinctive Hermann Goering oak leaf division insignia and unique colored disk unit recognition symbol. The Corgi "Military VehicThe Herman Goering Division was sent to Naples, Italy, during the summer of 1943, and then to Sicily with the 15th Panzer Grenadier Division. Initially, the Division met with success and held off the Allied advance on Sicily, but was eventually forced to retreat, losing most of its Panzer III and IV tanks. The remaining personnel and equipment were evacuated from Messina during Operation Lehrgang, and then used again to great effect in slowing the Allied advance on mainland Italy. Their defense of the Gustav Line at Cassino was tenacious. This version has the standard dark yellow undercoat with stripes and patches of dark olive green applied. It also carries the distinctive Hermann Goering oak leaf division insignia and unique colored disk unit recognition symbol. The Corgi "Military Vehic

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Location: Chelmsford

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