Description

WWII US M3 Instrument Dashboard Panel for the Famous « STUART » tank. This dashboard is in great untouched original condition, only recently pulled from the woodwork. Mechanically functional and retaining over 90% of its factory OD green paint and designation labels/plates. Electrical wires all should be present as the panel was never opened from the factory. Mounting screws and electric connector cable present as well. Factory label still attached. Really rare wartime piece as most were scrapped or heavily reused post war becoming obsolete quickly. Great piece for any US Armored, Tank enthusiast or vintage vehicle collector. Choice!

The M3 « STUART », formally know also as the Light Tank M3, is an American light tank of World War II. It was supplied to British and Commonwealth forces under lend-lease prior to the entry of the U.S. into the war. Thereafter, it was used by U.S. and Allied forces until the end of the war. The name « General Stuart » or « Stuart » given by the British comes from the American Civil War Confederate General J. E. B. Stuart and was used for both the M3 and the derivative M5 Light Tank. In British service, it also had the unofficial nickname of Honey after a tank driver remarked « She's a honey ». To the United States Army, the tanks were officially known only as Light Tank M3 and Light Tank M5. Stuarts were the first American-crewed tanks in World War II to engage the enemy in tank versus tank combat.