German vehicle side panel, wood and metal, showing marked oxidation to the metal elements. A regimental marking I AR 26 is visible, accompanied by the unit badge on a yellow background, attributed to the 26ᵉ Volksgrenadier. Other markings are illegible. Dimensions 75 x 285 cm. The piece is accompanied by the driver's aluminium identity plate, marked 5 Kraftf Ers KP 10 517, with blood group A. The item shows period wear and a uniform patina. Condition II+. The 26th Volksgrenadier Division (26. VolksgrenadierDivision), commanded by Generalmajor Heinz Kokott, played an active role in the Battle of the Bulge (16 December 1944 - January 1945). During the Ardennes offensive, the 26th Volksgrenadier Division was part of the XLVII Armoured Corps of the 5th German Armoured Army. Its mission was to cross the Our river, then the Clerve, and advance towards Bastogne, a strategic road junction. At 5.30 am on 16 December 1944, the division launched its attack by crossing the Our near Gemund. Despite fierce resistance from American forces, particularly the 110th Infantry Regiment, the division succeeded in advancing, but was delayed in its progress towards Bastogne. The 26th Volksgrenadier Division took part in the encirclement of Bastogne, but was unable to take the town, which was defended by the 101st American Airborne Division. Difficult winter conditions, rough terrain and allied resistance hampered the German efforts. Set from Bras near Bastogne, General Kokott's sector. German vehicle tailgate, made of wood and metal, with noticeable oxidation on the metal components. A regimental marking I AR 26 is visible, along with a unit insignia on a yellow background, attributed to the 26th Volksgrenadier Division. Other inscriptions are illegible. Dimensions 75 x 285 cm. The piece is accompanied by the aluminium ID tag of the driver, marked "5 Kraftf Ers KP 10 517," with blood group "A" noted. The set displays period wear and a uniform patina. Condition II+. The 26th Volksgrenadier Division (26. VolksgrenadierDivision), commanded by Generalmajor Heinz Kokott, played an active role in the Battle of the Bulge (December 16, 1944 - January 1945). During the offensive, the 26th Volksgrenadier Division was part of the XLVII Panzer Corps of the German 5th Panzer Army. Its mission was to cross the Our River, then the Clerve, and advance toward Bastogne, a key road junction. On December 16, 1944, at 530 a.m., the division launched its attack by crossing the Our near Gemund. Despite fierce resistance from American forces, particularly the 110th Infantry Regiment, the division advanced but was delayed in its push towards Bastogne. The 26th Volksgrenadier Division took part in the encirclement of Bastogne but failed to capture the town, which was defended by the U.S. 101st Airborne Division. Harsh winter conditions, rough terrain, and determined Allied resistance hampered the German effort. This set originates from Bras, near Bastogne, in the sector of General Kokott.