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King & Country Special Edition British Sherman is a diecast metal figure of the highest quality. This model is from the King & Country '44 British and US Troops range. "King & Country DD65 Special Edition British Sherman British Edition SHERMAN is in the markings of 'A' Squadron of the 13/18th Royal Hussars ( Queen Mary's Own ) of the 27th Armoured Brigade. This particular Brigade was in direct support of the British 3rd Infantry Division and landed on SWORD Beach on the morning of 6 June 1944.
All tanks of the 13/18th Hussars carried large two digit identity numbers on their turrets which were also used as radio call-signs.
After landing on D.Day elements of the 13/18th moved inland to support paratroopers of the British 6th Airborne fighting off German counter attacks.
Over the coming days and weeks the Regiment and Brigade was in constant action in Normandy . Finally on 29 June the 13/18th was pulled out of the frontline to prepare for "Operation Charnwood", Montgomery 's assault on Caen .
This 13/18th Sherman is in typical Normandy campaign colours and festooned with additional stores and supplies. Three of its crew come with the model - a driver gunner and standing tank commander. Its battle worn appearance denotes it has seen its 'more than its fair share of action '.
The model also comes in its own specially designed box and will be one of only 500 produced for the UK.
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