Set of 3 US combat daggers. Found in the Bastogne area. One dagger made from a German 98K bayonet blade, aluminium frame, leather disc handle, in a leather scabbard with the name of PFC VERNON RHODES. According to the seller, this knife comes from Bastogne. An EGW Knife, Bowie blade, iron mount with ring. Leather handle, leather scabbard. Mounted on a canvas belt dated 1941 and bearing a partial Laundry Number 2358. According to the seller this knife comes from Foy, near the Church. On 13 January 1945, Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) of the 101st Airborne Division launched an attack to retake Foy. The fighting was particularly fierce, especially in the Bois Jacques, between Bastogne and Foy, where the American troops had established defensive positions. Despite extreme winter conditions and fierce resistance from German forces, Easy Company managed to liberate the village. Wear and patina. A small knife marked B&? on the blade, leather sheath marked PAL. According to the seller this knife is from Erezee. During the German winter offensive 19441945, known as Operation Wacht am Rhein, Erezee was a strategic point for the Allied forces. The village served as a staging area for units of the American 75th Infantry Division and 3rd Armoured Division. In particular, General Maurice Rose of the 3rd Armoured Division set up his headquarters in the former Hotel La Clairiere in Erezee. Set of three US combat knives recovered from the Bastogne area. One knife is made from a German 98K bayonet blade, with an aluminium guard and a handle made of stacked leather washers, housed in a leather scabbard bearing the name PFC VERNON RHODES. According to the seller, this knife comes from Bastogne. One EGW Knife with a Bowiestyle blade, iron guard with its ring, stacked leather washer handle, and leather scabbard. Mounted on a canvas belt dated 1941 with a partial Laundry Number 2358. According to the seller, this knife was found in Foy near the church. On January 13, 1945, Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 101st Airborne Division, launched an attack to retake Foy. The fighting was particularly intense, especially in Bois Jacques between Bastogne and Foy, where American troops had established defensive positions. Despite extreme winter conditions and fierce German resistance, Easy Company succeeded in liberating the village. Shows wear and patina. A small knife marked B&? on the blade, in a leather scabbard marked PAL. According to the seller, this knife was recovered in Erezee. During the German winter offensive of 1944-1945, known as Operation Wacht am Rhein, Erezee was a strategic point for Allied forces. The village served as an assembly area for units of the US 75th Infantry Division and the 3rd Armored Division. Notably, General Maurice Rose of the 3rd Armored Division established his headquarters at the former hotel La Clairiere in Erezee.