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This blurred photo shows Tiger "811" of Das Reich in early 1943. The tank is whitewashed over its "tropical" finish; the original paint can still be seen on the outer rim of the cupola hatch, and is obviously not dark enough to be Dunkelgrau as some sources have claimed. The tactical number painted on the turret has poorly aligned digits; this is not evidence of renumbering, but poor artwork.
Subtle marks on the side of the hull match another photo of Tiger "811". The side skirts allow us to be sure that this hull will be photo of Tiger "831" in April 1943.
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