36203 - “A Desperate Struggle” French Imperial Guard Officer and British 1st Foot Guards Officer K&C First World War Panther #223 was issued to

Panther #223 was issued to Panzer Regiment 31 of the 5

The 60th wore red coats with blue facings (indicative of a royal regiment) and no lace

and an ammunition bearer

that flew into Arnhem on 17 September

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