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Black Knight - Oblt. Ernst von Bauer German Panzer Commander

The second "Black Knight - Oblt. Ernst von Bauer" German Tank Commander Character from Comic book "Die Erzahlung des Schwarzen Ritters" by Motofumi Kobayashi!

"Die Erzahlungdes Schwarzen Ritters" is a widely acclaimed comic book series and considered the best work of renowned comic artist Motofumi Kobayashi.

The story revolves around the fictional main character Oblt. Ernst von Bauer, who led the Wehrmacht 8th Tank Division in the Eastern Front during the Fall of 1943. Inheriting the nickname the "Black Knight" from his ancestors, he excelled on many battlefields as a commander of the tank division and gained much acclaim from others not only because of his courage and level-headedness, but also for his for his fellow troops. Ever since he lost his right eye on the field of battle, the fighting fighting spirit associated with his "Black Knight" moniker returned, and he vows to face his enemies which felled his comrades.

This is the story:

The Black Knight Story

"Black Knight - Oblt. Ernst von Bauer" German Tank Commander Character from Comic book "Die Erzahlung des Schwarzen Ritters" by Motofumi Kobayashi

"Die Erzahlungdes Schwarzen Ritters" is a widely acclaimed comic book series and considered the best work of renowned comic artist Motofumi Kobayashi.

The story revolves around the fictional main character Oblt. Ernst von Bauer, who led the Wehrmacht 8th Tank Division in the Eastern Front during the Fall of 1943.

Inheriting the nickname the "Black Knight" from his ancestors, he excelled on many battlefields as a commander of the tank division and gained much acclaim from others not only because of his courage and level-headedness, but also for his for his fellow troops.

Ever since he lost his right eye on the field of battle, the fighting fighting spirit associated with his "Black Knight" moniker returned, and he vows to face his enemies which felled his comrades.

Motofumi Kobayashi

Motofumi Kobayashi was born in Fukushima on January 28th in 1951 and spent his childhood in Tokyo. Ever since he was a young boy, he was very passionate about reading storybooks, watching films, and reading comics.

Originally, he loved drawing only as a hobby, but at the age of 20, he decided to further develop his talents and started to learn how to draw professionally when he was 20 years old.

In the late 1970's, his first comic series was published in Hobby Japan magazine. Since then many other series followed and he his popularity as an artist and storyteller quickly rose. "Die Erzahlung des schwarzen Ritters(Black Knights)" is widely regarded as one of the best wartime comics, and many modelers were fascinated by his detailed and powerful drawings and well thought out storylines.

Features:

Uniform:

- Schirmmutze (Wehrmacht Artillery Officer)
- Eye Patch
- Sweater
- Field Grey Panzer Jacket
- M42 Panzer Trousers
- German Ankle Boots - NEW!!!

Equipment:

- MP44 Ammmunition Pouches
- M1934 Officer's Belt
- Combat Suspender
- P-38 Holster

Insignia:

- 1939 Iron Cross (2nd class) Ribbon
- 1939 Iron Cross (1st class) Medal
- Infantry Assault Badge
- 1939 Wound Badge
- Panzer Assault Badge
- Collar Patches
- Wehrmacht National Emblem
- Shoulder Tabs

Weapon:

- MP44 Assault Rifle
- M24 Stick Grenade (Stielhandgranate 24)
- Walther P-38 w/Detachable Magazines
- MP44 Magazine X 6

Others:

- NEO 3 Body
- Men Hands
- Character Head - New painting!!!
- Clear Stand Mount