Relic of a German launcher cartridge case, a heavily damaged field piece with many missing parts. It still contains its 16 cartridges, all fired and therefore empty. Piece from excavation, showing extreme wear and a patina characteristic of its long exposure to the elements. Condition III. According to the seller's information, this item comes from the Warnach sector of the 5th Fallshirmjager. On 22 December 1944, units of the 4th American Armoured Division fought to regain control of Warnach, which had been occupied by German forces. The fighting was fierce, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. The recapture of Warnach by the American troops made it possible to secure an essential supply and support route for the Allied forces encircled at Bastogne. Relic of a German flare cartridge pouch, a heavily damaged fieldrecovered piece showing numerous missing parts. It still contains its 16 flare cartridges, all fired and therefore empty. This dugup item displays extreme wear and a characteristic patina from long exposure to the elements. Condition III. According to the seller, this item originates from the Warnach area, associated with the 5th Fallschirmjager sector. On December 22, 1944, units of the U.S. 4th Armored Division engaged in fierce fighting to retake control of Warnach, which had been occupied by German forces. The combat was intense, with heavy casualties on both sides. The American recapture of Warnach secured a critical supply route for supporting the Allied forces encircled in Bastogne.