Kleiner Panzerbefehlswagen I Ausf. B • Tank Museum

Current Condition

Appears Excellent - painted in the markings of the 21st Panzer division
Has shot holes in the superstructure, damage sustained before the tank was captured

Vehicle History

This vehicle arrived in Tripoli, Libya, on 10th March 1941 and served with the 5th Panzer Regiment, which formed part of the 5th Light Division. The 5th Panzer Regiment took part in the advance on Egedabia and Mechili and the seige of Tobruk. The exhibit was the subject of a School of Tank Technology report after its capture. The report was completed in 1943 after trials at Farnborough. This vehicle is the only known commander's model of the Panzer 1 with extra armour bolted on the hull and superstructure front.
(from Museum website)