Kompanie 1
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Kompanie 1 is one of the UK's leading reenactment societies, and as such is one of Britain's premier re-enactment groups.Founded in 1997, it was originally formed to re-enact 1 Kompanie, SS Panzer-Grenadier Regiment 25, 12th SS Panzer Division,the society quickly grew and now has members representing British 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 vehicles 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 - A Coy, 1st Bttn,Royal Norfolk Regiment. '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 Fallschirmjäger Regiment. 1 Komanie, Pz-grenRgt 902, Panzer Lehr Division.
Kompanie 1 is recognised by all official military vehicle societies and police authorities in the UK.
