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UNIQUE ID 219: TIGER II TANK

(Model: Henschel Turret Model)

Schweizerische Militärmuseum, Full, Switzerland

(Location: Museum Building)


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Unique ID: 219
Added to Database: July 2008
Last Edited: 30 June 2010
Type (ID): Tiger II (210)
Model (ID): Henschel Turret Model (400)
Location Category (ID): Schweizerische Militärmuseum (17710)
Location (ID): Museum Building (17710)
Serial Number: “280215” - chassis number.
Registration:
Name:
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.
Collection Reference:
Links: Königstiger.ch
– German

– English
– Gallery
1 SS Panzerkorps – Wikipedia
References:
Associated Tanks:

Location History:
(see map)

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)


This King Tiger is missing its muzzle brake and the end of its gun barrel.

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April 1984

Front right view
1: Front right view

Taken: 27 April 1984
Contributor: T. Larkum
Photo ID: 1271
Added: 23 May 2009
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