PK-74 Matchbox Panzer III Ausf. L.

The Panzer III was first introduced in 1939 and saw action in small numbers during the invasion of Poland.

First introduced in 1942 the Ausf L version carried a 5 cm main gun for which storage was provided for 78 rounds of ammunition.

A total of 1.900 Panzer III Ausf L were produced and saw extensive action in Europe, the Western desert and on the Russian front.

Especially in the Western desert, the Panzer III gained a reputation for being a highly effective vehicle which shaped the development plans of Allied tank builders.