Corgi Military Legends Collection
Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger 131 (1/50) CC60516
This 1/50 scale die-cast model from Corgi commemorates the iconic German Tiger I tank, specifically the historic Tiger 131. Built by Henschel in February 1943, Tiger 131 served with the 504th Heavy Tank Battalion and became the first Tiger captured intact by Allied forces during World War II.
- 1/50 scale die-cast replica of Tiger 131
- Highly detailed exterior with authentic wartime markings
- Accurate to its 1943 North African deployment
- Part of Corgi’s historic military collection
- Ideal display piece for WWII history enthusiasts
Tiger 131 saw action in Tunisia during April 1943, where it faced British Churchill tanks amid difficult terrain. On 24th April, after sustaining damage from a captured anti-tank gun, the tank was abandoned by its crew and subsequently recovered by British forces. This moment marked a significant intelligence victory and cemented Tiger 131’s place in history. Now preserved at The Tank Museum, Bovington, Tiger 131 continues to captivate military historians and collectors alike.
