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Oxford Diecast 76SM001

Sherman Tank Mk III 10th Armoured Division 1942

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)
Era 7 (1972 to 1982) British Rail Blue (TOPS)

Manufacturer description

ThisSherman Tank is based on the Medium Tank M4A2 Sherman Mk III manufactured in the United States of America. Under a Lend-Lease arrangement with the Allies, the majority of their production of the diesel variant was shipped across the Atlantic between April 1942 and May 1945, during which time over 8000 tanks were manufactured. The British named the consignment of American tanks after Civil War Generals, hence the name Sherman.

TheSherman, deployed by the 10th Armoured Division (UK) which was an amalgamation of the 1st Cavalry Regiment, a 1st Line Yeomanry unit of the TA, which had previously served in Palestine. The division diverted to armour in 1941 and had a force of between 13,000 and 14,000 men and 186 tanks, which saw action in the Middle East and in the battles of North Africa.

Our 1:76 replica of one of the Division's Sherman Mk III tanks is decorated in a beige and dark green camouflage scheme with black tracks. The model features a rear turret box. The underside of the gun barrel and body is painted white and the RAF roundel is positioned on the upper side of the tank, which carries the military number T743480. An additional feature comprises the formation sign of the 10th Armoured Division - a fox's mask, representing the hunting tradition of the formation's cavalry and Yeomanry units, which appears on the front and back of the tank.

Once again, this is another interesting model to join Oxford's Military Series

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Sherman Tank Mk III 10th Armoured Division 1942 is a 1:76 scale replica of the US‑built Medium Tank M4A2 Sherman Mk III. The original diesel‑engine version was supplied to the United Kingdom under the Lend‑Lease scheme, with deliveries between 1 April 1942 and 31 May 1945 amounting to over 8 000 tanks.

The model represents a tank serving with the 10th Armoured Division (UK), an amalgamation of the 1st Cavalry Regiment, a First Line Yeomanry unit of the Territorial Army. The division, which had previously operated in Palestine, was converted to armour in 1941 and fielded roughly 13 000‑14 000 personnel and 186 tanks in the Middle East and North‑African campaigns.

The replica is finished in a beige and dark‑green camouflage scheme with black tracks. It features a rear turret box, a white‑painted underside on the gun barrel and hull, an RAF roundel on the upper side, and the military number T743480. The formation sign of the 10th Armoured Division – a fox’s mask – appears on both the front and rear of the vehicle.

Manufacturer part number 76SM001. This model is part of Oxford’s Military Series.