Original WWII U.S. 101st Airborne Battle of the Bulge Round Brass NUTS Plaque - BASTOGNE DEC 44 Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly Training grenades are nearly impossible

Training grenades are nearly impossible to find

but have since worn to a gray zinc patina

but I was afraid to because I was afraid i’d get it taken away from me”

Red paint to highlight areas of operation

The clip end of the belt has a maker marking and date:

Original WWII U.S. 101st Airborne Battle of the Bulge Round Brass NUTS Plaque - BASTOGNE DEC 44 Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly Training grenades are nearly impossibleOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a fascinating piece of WWII history. This bronze plaque was made by a foundry in Couvin, Belgium, who was known to have created brass plaques to commemorate the siege of Bastogne during the famous Battle of the Bulge. Unlike most we see, it is actually marked MADE IN COUVIN BELGIUM on the reverse around the edge. It is in very good condition with only minor scratches on it, and is round in shape, unlike the