1:72 scale diecast model tank from the Hobby Master Ground Power Series. HG3505 - Centurion Mk. 5, Royal Canadian Dragoons "C" Company 2nd Platoon, Germany, 1958.

Length 4 inches
Width 2 inches

Features:
Diecast metal and plastic construction.
Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull.
Painted, fitted, non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
Clear acrylic display case to protect model.

According to many authorities the Centurion is considered the best British tank ever. The British used this tank in Korea, the Israelis in the Middle East and the Australians in Vietnam. Each time the Centurion proved to be better than the enemy equipment and in most cases superior to any Allied tanks in the field with them. The Centurion saw 13 models produced with several sub-variants. The Centurion has been used by 15 countries and has been involved in 8 wars or conflicts.

NATO asked Canada to provide a squadron during the Korean War so the Korean Squadron was drawn from the Strathcona Squadron and given the identity �C�. The new NATO squadron was renamed the Royal Canadian Dragoons but kept the �C� squadron identity. Canada provided a tank squadron for NATO from late 1951 to mid 1957. This squadron was equipped with the Centurion tank that had been upgraded to a Mk. 5 with the 20 pounder gun. The Centurion was in use from 1952 until the late 1970s when it was replaced by the Leopard. The RCD C Sqn was based at Werl, Germany until it was upgraded to a regiment. Several moves took place until 1970 when they finally settled in Lahr, Germany. An example of this great tank can be found in the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Canada.