Panzer Ace - King Tiger Tank Canvas | INCLUDES: KwK 43 Shell Fragment

This rare fragment of an 8.8cm KwK 43 shell casing, fired by a German King Tiger tank from the 503rd Heavy Panzer Battalion, offers a tangible link to one of the most pivotal battles of World War II: the Battle of Seelow Heights in April 1945. As the opening salvo in the Soviet assault on Berlin, this battle marked the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, where desperate German defenses were overwhelmed by Soviet forces. The King Tiger’s formidable firepower, represented by this shell casing, was a cornerstone of the Wehrmacht’s armored resistance. 8.8cm KwK 43 Steel Cannon Casing Inside View 8.8cm KwK 43 Steel Cannon Casing Outer View The Power of the 8.8cm KwK 43 CannonThe Kampfwagenkanone 43 (Fighting Vehicle Cannon) or KwK 43, mounted on the Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B, better known as the King Tiger, was a revolutionary weapon in tank warfare. This high-velocity 88mm cannon was designed to counter increasingly well-armored Allied tanks, such as the Soviet IS-2 and the Amer