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KEY: Location markers are coloured from Green meaning exact to Red meaning
gone or unknown (details here)
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Unique ID:
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219
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Added to Database:
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July 2008
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Last Edited:
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30 June 2010
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Type (ID):
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Tiger II (210)
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Model (ID):
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Henschel Turret Model (400)
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Location Category (ID):
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Schweizerische Militärmuseum (17710)
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Location (ID):
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Museum Building (17710)
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Serial Number: |
“280215” - chassis number.
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Registration: |
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Other Identification: |
“341” and German crosses painted on turret sides. Painted overall in a green, brown and yellow camouflage scheme.
In the 1980’s: “331” and German crosses painted on the turret sides. 1 SS Panzer Korps emblem painted on glacis. Painted overall in a dark green and yellow camouflage scheme.
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Collection Reference: |
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Links: |
Königstiger.ch
– German
– English
– Gallery
1 SS Panzerkorps – Wikipedia
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Location History:
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1: Wegmann & Co, Kassel, Nordhessen, Germany (Henschel-designed turret manufacturer)
2: Henschel und Sohn, Kassel, Nordhessen, Germany (Chassis manufacture and vehicle assembly September 1944)
3: France (In a camp after the war)
4: Panzermuseum, Thun, Bern, Switzerland (Until 2006)
5: Schweizerische Militärmuseum, Full, Zurzach, Aargau, Switzerland (Current location)
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October 2010
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1: Engine compartment
Taken: 15 October 2010
Contributor: W. Dirks
Photo ID: 3868
Added: 31 October 2010
Filename: IMG-0048...
Views: 2752
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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2: Turret interior, looking through rear hatch
Taken: 15 October 2010
Contributor: W. Dirks
Photo ID: 3869
Added: 31 October 2010
Filename: IMG-0040...
Views: 9111
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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3: Forward crew compartment cover
Taken: 15 October 2010
Contributor: W. Dirks
Photo ID: 3870
Added: 31 October 2010
Filename: IMG-0044...
Views: 2694
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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4: Roadwheels
Taken: 15 October 2010
Contributor: W. Dirks
Photo ID: 3871
Added: 31 October 2010
Filename: IMG-0057...
Views: 1977
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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5: Suspension torsion bar arms
Taken: 15 October 2010
Contributor: W. Dirks
Photo ID: 3872
Added: 31 October 2010
Filename: IMG-0063...
Views: 5857
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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6: Turret and basket
Taken: 15 October 2010
Contributor: W. Dirks
Photo ID: 3873
Added: 31 October 2010
Filename: IMG-0037...
Views: 2054
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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7: Final drive components
Taken: 15 October 2010
Contributor: W. Dirks
Photo ID: 3874
Added: 31 October 2010
Filename: IMG-0089...
Views: 1957
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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July 2009
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8: Front left view on hull
Taken: 11 July 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 3383
Added: 30 June 2010
Filename: IMG_4095...
Views: 1798
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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9: Engine compartment
Taken: 11 July 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 3384
Added: 30 June 2010
Filename: IMG_4202...
Views: 1758
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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10: Turret close-up
Taken: 11 July 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 3385
Added: 30 June 2010
Filename: IMG_4964...
Views: 4863
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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11: Radiators, before and after restoration
Taken: 11 July 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 3386
Added: 30 June 2010
Filename: IMG_4080...
Views: 2158
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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12: Radiator fans, new and original
Taken: 11 July 2009
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 3387
Added: 30 June 2010
Filename: IMG_4079...
Views: 2537
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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August 2008
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13: Rear left view
Taken: 30 August 2008
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1456
Added: 21 June 2009
Filename: IMG3157_...
Views: 2265
Select/Has Priority: 22/22
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14: Hull top view
Taken: 30 August 2008
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1457
Added: 21 June 2009
Filename: IMG3109_...
Views: 2181
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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15: Turret on stand
Taken: 30 August 2008
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1458
Added: 21 June 2009
Filename: IMG3108_...
Views: 3242
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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16: Turret front
Taken: 30 August 2008
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1459
Added: 21 June 2009
Filename: Dig_KT_F...
Views: 2244
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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17: Upper rear view on hull
Taken: 30 August 2008
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1460
Added: 21 June 2009
Filename: IMG3073_...
Views: 2150
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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18: Turret close-up
Taken: 30 August 2008
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1519
Added: 28 June 2009
Filename: Dig_KT_F...
Views: 1834
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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19: Top view on engine compartment
Taken: 30 August 2008
Contributor: M. Foti
Photo ID: 1520
Added: 28 June 2009
Filename: Dig_KT_F...
Views: 1946
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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September 2007
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20: Front view, photo by Schwepps 88
Taken: 27 September 2007
Contributor: Wikimedia
Photo ID: 1533
Added: 28 June 2009
Filename: Dig_KT_F...
Views: 2131
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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September 2006
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21: Front left view, photo by D. Clemént
Taken: 26 September 2006
Contributor: Wikimedia
Photo ID: 1447
Added: 15 June 2009
Filename: Dig_Ktig...
Views: 2567
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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22: Rear left view, photo by D. Clemént
Taken: 26 September 2006
Contributor: Wikimedia
Photo ID: 1448
Added: 15 June 2009
Filename: Dig_Ktig...
Views: 1920
Select/Has Priority: 22/0
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April 1984
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23: Front left view
Taken: 27 April 1984
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 1323
Added: 30 May 2009
Filename: Scan_Kin...
Views: 3114
Select/Has Priority: 20/0
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