Pz Kpfw Tiger Ausf. B • December 44 Museum - La Gleize
- Type
- Pz Kpfw Tiger Ausf. B
- Version
- Location
- December 44 Museum - La Gleize
- Rue de l'Église 7
B 4987 Stoumont - Belgium
- Currently outside the front of the Museum.
Current Condition
Good. "During restoration the 88mm canon (left useless by the Germans before they left) was replaced by a 88mm Panther canon that was used as a neighborhood farm roof pillar! The lateral 10mm armoured plates were renovated, as well as the exhaust system. The camouflage painting was made according to pictures of that era. The interior, partially destroyed by the explosive charges placed by the SS pionniers, was protected against rust with a durable coating and the exits were scealed to prevent pillage."
(From museum website).
Vehicle History
Abandoned by Peiper near La Gleize on the night of December 24th 1944. Used as target practice by US soldiers then earmarked for recycling. Purchased by a La Gleize resident for a bottle of Cognac, and restored in the 1970's.
(paraphrased from Museum website)