German brelage made from strong sandy yellow canvas. All straps are present. Metal parts show visible oxidation. No markings are visible. There is some wear and a marked patina on the piece. Condition II+. According to the seller, this item comes from Villers la Bonne eau. The fighting at VillerslaBonneEau was particularly violent. On 30 December 1944, Companies K and L of the 137th American Infantry Regiment were attacked by seven German tanks, supported by infantry. The panzers advanced firing at point-blank range, destroying stone houses and setting the village ablaze. A request for an artillery barrage was sent, but communication was interrupted. Of the 169 men present, only one managed to escape. On 31 December, the 35th American Infantry Division attempted to rescue the isolated forces at Villers-la-BonneEau, but failed, and the troops were presumed lost. German ystraps, made from durable sandyellow canvas. All straps are present. Metal parts show visible oxidation. No markings are visible. Moderate wear and a strong patina are noted. Condition II+. According to the seller, this piece comes from VillerslaBonneEau. Fighting in VillerslaBonneEau was particularly intense. On December 30, 1944, companies K and L of the 137th U.S. Infantry Regiment were attacked by seven German tanks supported by infantry. The panzers advanced at close range, setting the village on fire. An artillery barrage request was made but communication failed. Of the 169 men present, only one escaped. On December 31, the U.S. 35th Infantry Division attempted a rescue but failed, and the troops were presumed lost.