Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank "4th Production Batch Panzer Battalion 153 Y-878 129/257 Koblenz West Germany" (1972) German Army "Armor Premium" Series 1/72 Diecast Model by Panzerkampf

Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank "4th Production Batch, Panzer Battalion 153, Y-878 129/257, Koblenz, West Germany" (1972) German Army "Armor Premium" Series die cast model by Panzerkampf. Limited edition. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes in plastic display showcase. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Rotating turret and elevating cannon for dynamic display options. Dimensions approximately L-3.75 (5 with cannon), W-1.875, H-2 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals for long-lasting. High-quality markings Include a protective display case to keep the model in pristine condition. It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels for a detailed and accurate appearance. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life tank. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Leopard 1 was West Germany's first post-war main battle tank, produced by Krauss-Maffei as general contractor. The first series vehicle reached the troops on 9 September 1965, and by February 1970 four production lots totalling 1,845 tanks had been completed for the Bundeswehr, with a fifth and sixth lot following in the 1970s. Panzerbataillon 153 was formed under that designation in Koblenz in 1959 and belonged to Panzerbrigade 15. After the first four lots were delivered, the German Army launched an upgrade programme that led to the Leopard A1, adding a gun stabilization system, armoured skirts along the hull and a thermal sleeve on the barrel.