Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Armored Vehicle "2nd and 39 similar items

Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" Armored Vehicle "2nd Panzer Division, Normandy" (1944) German Army die cast model by Panzerstahl. 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. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. Dimensions approximately L-3.375 (3.75 with cannon), W-1.25, H-1.375 inches. 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. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life tank. HISTORY ASPECTS: The Sd.Kfz. 234/2 "Puma" was one of the most advanced armored cars fielded by the German Army during World War II. Designed as part of the Sd.Kfz. 234 series, the Puma featured a fully enclosed turret housing a 5 cm KwK 39 L/60 cannon, giving it significantly greater firepower than earlier German reconnaissance vehicles. Its eight-wheel drive, high speed, and excellent off-road mobility made it an effective scout vehicle, capable of hit-and-run tactics and rapid reconnaissance. Though designed for fast-moving warfare, by 1944, the German Army was increasingly on the defensive, using these vehicles in desperate counterattacks and delaying actions. During the Battle of Normandy, the 2nd Panzer Division deployed its Sd.Kfz. 234/2 Pumas to counter the Allied invasion following D-Day (June 6, 1944). Tasked with reconnaissance and providing fire support, these armored cars operated alongside tanks and infantry in attempts to slow the advancing U.S. and British forces. The Pumas were particularly effective in ambushes and flanking maneuvers, using their speed to evade enemy fire while delivering accurate strikes with their 50mm guns. However, they were vulnerable to Allied air superiority and heavily armed Sherman tanks, making survival increasingly difficult. As the Allies pushed deeper into France, the 2nd Panzer Division fought in key battles such as Operation Cobra, the Allied breakout from Normandy in July 1944. Despite the skill of its crews and the advanced technology of the Puma, the division suffered heavy losses as overwhelming Allied forces encircled and destroyed much of Germany's armored strength in the Falaise Pocket. Many Sd.Kfz. 234/2s were lost in combat or abandoned as fuel and supplies ran out, marking the decline of German armored mobility in Western Europe. This 1:72 scale model captures the battle-hardened look of this legendary armored car. With precise detailing, realistic camouflage, and an accurately replicated turret, this model is perfect for history enthusiasts and collectors alike. Whether displayed individually or as part of a diorama, this piece brings the fierce armored clashes of Normandy 1944 to life with exceptional craftsmanship.