Panzer IV Ausf. H paint scheme ?

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In the file name of this photo it says 130th Panzer Lehr, France. Have you guys any detailed info about this regiment or the paint scheme used on this tank. Also another photo and question

It says it’s a Das Reich Panzer if you look closely at the image you can see ‘cross-hatches’ on some parts. My question is could this have been zimmerit. Could this also have any other markings on some parts or do you have any info regarding this.

This is my first time going through German Armour and I don’t know much about them, I just hope you guys don’t grow tired of me for being too “questiony” at times.

Thanks Very Much[:D]

-Beans[:)]

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634 of the 130 Pz. Div. Panzer Lehr is finished in overall Dunkelgelb with an overspray of Olivegrun. The red and white shield marking belonged to the CO, Prince Schoenburg-Waldenburg, who was killed in action on June 11th, 1944 in Normandy. The battalion displayed this marking as a memorial to the end of the war. It also appears on the rear of the turret schurzen, to the upper right of the tactical numbers. The divisional symbol was a white script “L”. Many tanks also carried company numbers next to a small white rhomboid outline on the front and rear hulls. (I have a photo of this if you want it.)
Das Reich and HJ divisions were among the last SS units to continue to use divisional markings. A photo of a Pz. IV ausf J knocked out near ST. Lo shows a probably yellow Kampfrune on the far left rear plate, just right of the antenna mount. This could also be found on the hull front next to the driver’s vision port. And yes, that is Zimmerit on the turret schurzen as well.

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Where did you get those great line drawings of the PZ IV’s Bean? Any other German AFV’s?

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Leopold- Thanks very much for the info, and yes if it’s possible for you to mail me the picture please do. I’m quite interested with the 130th Panzer Lehr division’s color scheme and markings. [:D]

Eric- here’s the link: http://bsdi.usppp.com/wwiiscalemodels/schemes/ there are also other german AFV’s.[:D]

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Hey ‘Beans’,

Nice site! Thanks for the info.

Ron

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Beans; Here’s the photo;

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Thanks Bean, nice site.

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Leopold- The gerry cans on the top looks interesting, thanks very much for the photo.[:)]