A set of US name bags comprising a first OD7 heavy canvas bag, the fastening missing. It bears the name Nathaniel Ross JR 34639003, as well as an invasion band number 41218, although the manufacturer's markings are illegible. According to the seller's information, the bag came from Hompre. On 22 December 1944, the 4th Armored Division, under the command of General George S. Patton, launched a counteroffensive against the US Army. Patton, launched a counter-offensive to rescue Bastogne, which was under siege from German forces. The American armoured units encountered particularly strong resistance at Hompre, where German General Kokott, commander of the 26th Volksgrenadier Division, had established his headquarters. The second bag, in tough OD3 canvas, has a full drawstring and the name LT Nofziger, accompanied by an invasion stripe number 45321, corresponding to the 53rd Armd Infantry Bn HQ. The maker's markings are also illegible. The 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion was part of the 4th Armored Division. The battalion was involved in heavy fighting in Lorraine and played a key role in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, particularly in the Bastogne area. In December 1944, the battalion was involved in fighting around Dehlingen and was redeployed to Bisping, France, for a period of rest and reorganisation. On 19 December, he was rushed to Luxembourg to take part in the counter-offensive against the German forces. The third bag, in OD3 canvas, has a missing drawstring and is marked Wiilkie E Pigott 34636041, from Missouri. The manufacturer's markings are illegible. According to the seller, this bag was made by Moinet. The Battle of the Bulge, which began on 16 December 1944, was the last major German offensive on the Western Front. The main objective was to break through the Allied lines to capture the port of Antwerp, which was essential for supplying the Allied forces. This offensive took the Allies by surprise and led to intense fighting in the region, particularly around Bastogne and the surrounding villages, including Moinet. The fourth bag, in OD7 canvas, has a missing fastener and is marked Joe R Baca 39858941, originally from Arizona. The manufacturer's markings are also illegible. According to the seller, this bag comes from Bourcy. Bourcy, about 10 kilometres north-east of Bastogne, was on the axis of advance of the German forces. The village was the scene of troop movements, fighting and bombing, all of which had a serious effect on the local population and infrastructure. There is some wear and tear, a marked patina and visible snags and stains on all parts. Condition II+. Set of named US pack bags including a first heavy OD7 canvas bag with a missing attachment. It bears the name Nathaniel Ross JR 34639003, along with an invasion band number 41218, although the manufacturer markings are illegible. According to the seller, this bag comes from Hompre. On December 22, 1944, the 4th Armored Division, under General George S. Patton, launched a counteroffensive to relieve Bastogne, besieged by German forces. American armoured units encountered particularly strong resistance at Hompre, where German General Kokott, commander of the 26th Volksgrenadier Division, had established his headquarters. The second bag, made of durable OD3 canvas, has a complete drawstring and the name LT Nofziger, accompanied by an invasion band number 45321, corresponding to the 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion HQ. The manufacturer's markings are also illegible. The 53rd Armored Infantry Battalion was part of the 4th Armored Division. The battalion was engaged in intense fighting in Lorraine and played a key role during the Battle of the Ardennes in December 1944, notably around Bastogne. In December 1944, the battalion was involved in fighting near Dehlingen and was redeployed to Bisping, France, for rest and reorganization. On December 19, it was urgently mobilized to Luxembourg to participate in the counteroffensive against German forces. The third bag, made of OD3 canvas, has a missing drawstring and bears the name Wiilkie E Pigott 34636041 from Missouri. The manufacturer's markings are illegible. According to the seller, this bag comes from Moinet. The Battle of the Ardennes, launched on December 16, 1944, was the last major German offensive on the Western Front. Its main objective was to break through Allied lines to capture the port of Antwerp, essential for Allied supply. This offensive surprised the Allies and led to intense fighting in the region, notably around Bastogne and nearby villages including Moinet. The fourth bag, made of OD7 canvas, has a missing attachment and bears the name Joe R Baca 39858941 from Arizona. The manufacturer's markings are also illegible. According to the seller, this bag comes from Bourcy. Bourcy, located about 10 kilometres northeast of Bastogne, was on the path of the German forces' advance. The village witnessed troop movements, fighting, and bombings, severely affecting the local population and infrastructure. Note some wear, pronounced patina, as well as visible snags and stains on all items. Condition II+.