Kompanie 1
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Kompanie 1 is a currently the largest, single UK-based World War II re-enactment society, and as such is one of Britain's premier re-enactment groups.Originally founded to re-enact 1 Kompanie, SS Panzer-Grenadier Regiment 25, 12th SS Panzer Division,the society quickly grew and now has members representing British, American and German troops. It is a strictly non-political organisation and engages in public displays, private battles, and educational talks. The membership is drawn from a wide cross-section of society from within the UK and abroad. Kompanie 1's vechiles have been used by film companies in such productions as 'Raiders of the Lost Arc', and 'A Bridge to Far', and it's members have taken part in film work for television. In addition to the UK, Kompanie 1 has also taken part in displays in the Czech Republic and the Republic of Ireland.
The units currently represented by Kompanie 1 are:
British - Royal Norfolk Regiment. 6th Airborne Division. 'A' Squadron Lovat Scouts. 10th Field Dressing Station, RAMC.
German - 1 Kompanie, SS Panzer-Grenadier Regiment 25, 12th SS Panzer Division. SS Feldgendarmerietrupp 12. 3rd Fallschmjager Regiment. 1 Komanie, Pz-grenRgt 902, Panzer Lehr Division.
American - 2nd battalion, 41st Armoured Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armoured Division. 82nd Parachute Infantry Regiment. 325th GIR attached to the 82nd Airborne. C coy, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division.
Kompanie 1 is recognised by all official military vehicle societies and police authorities in the UK.
