Description: Dragon Armor Tiger I - "Michael Wittmann" - Very Rare Model No. 60001, Vintage Year - 2003, Scale - 1:72 Type - Tiger 1 - Sd. Kfz.181 Ausf. H1(Henschel with 88 mm L/56 cannon) Campaign - Eastern Front 1944 Unit - sSSPzAbt 101 - Wittmann served first in Operation Barbarossa in 1941 and then at Kursk as a platoon leader. In October 1943, the 1st SS Panzer Grenadier Division "Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler" was reorganized as 1st SS Panzer Division "Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler". In October 1943, after the start of the Soviet Autumn Offensive, LSSAH was transferred to the Kiev area. In October, Wittmann changed his Tiger No. 1331 for the Tiger S21 and received Jurgen Brandt (Tiger S24) under his command. On Oct. 13th, Wittmann's Tiger reportedly destroyed 20 T-34s along with 23 infantry and anti-tank guns. This torrid pace continued throughout December 1943. His group was attached 1 SS Panzer Corps in mid-1944 when he was transferred to Normandy and the Western Front (he received the command of 2nd Kompanie of sSSPzAbt 101 of LSSAH. He was awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. "From July of 1943 to the beginning of January 1944 he has destroyed 56 enemy AFVs, including T-34s and super heavy SPs. On 8 and 9 January he and his platoon halted and destroyed breakthrough attempts of a Soviet tank brigade and in that battle destroyed a further ten vehicles. On January 13, 19 T-34s and three super heavy SP guns. His total then stood at 88 tanks and SPs" (German radio announcement - 1/13/44). After his experience on the Eastern Front, Wittmann noted that the Soviet anti-tank guns were harder and more prized targets than tanks. Markings - Gray with S04 on turret and cross on hull. Black and white "kill" stripe markings on barrel. Based on the above total, 88 kill rings decorated this tank of Wittmann's. Condition - new with minor wear on box. One sticker residue mark on plastic box. Thank you for your interest.
Price: 98.5 USD
Location: Alexandria, Virginia
End Time: 2024-10-08T17:36:58.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Vehicle Make: Tiger I
Color: Light Gray Camouflage
Vehicle Type: Tank
Material: Diecast
Scale: 1:72
MPN: 60001
Gender: Boys & Girls
Brand: Dragon Armor
Series: Dragon Armor
Type: Tank
Model: Sd.Kfz.181 Ausf H1
Theme: WWII-Eastern Front 1944
Features: With Case, With Stand
Vehicle Year: 2003
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Character Family: Dragon Armor
