Heer ( Army) Panzer Grenadiers 1943- 45

These figures are dressed in the special grey version of the Panzer Sonderbekleidung ( often referred to as a ‘panzer wrap’ or ‘panzerjacke’). This was worn initially by Assault gun crews, one of the reasons being as these crews often went on recon on foot the black tankers version was a little too obvious, the grey being a better colour for concealment. By 1942 the uniform was authorised to be worn by any motorised troops, Panzer Grenadiers, Armoured artillery, Engineers, anti tank and flak gunners amongst many others.

Thus here we have a range of Panzer Grenadiers in this uniform, the most notable wearers being the Panzer Lehr but it was in widespread use in many infantry units.