Dec. 1944 US Army 101st Airborne Division Battle of the Bulge Plaque

This is a heavy brass plaque made from captured artillery rounds, commemorating General McAuliffe's service as Acting Commander of the 101st Airborne Division during the siege of Bastogne in the "Battle of the Bulge." The plaque shows a German handing McAuliffe a surrender ultimatum. McAuliffe's dismissive reply is shown on a scroll between the two opposing soldiers. Above the soldiers, the plaque reads "Airborne," and below, "DEC 44" and "BASTOGNE.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 5-3/8" in diameter.

Brass.

None.

The back of the plaque is marked "MADE IN COUVIN BELGIUM" and "PATENT".

This is from a United States Army collection of items which we will be listing more of over the next months. KEZAR VBJX00 LAGEX SBJX9/13

8- (Very Fine Ð Excellent) This plaque has some minor tarnishing and shows some wear but is in a generally great condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.