Lieutenant Richard Minton's B4 suitcase, in thick OD canvas and brown leather. The leather handles, although complete, show marked wear. The zip is out of order. Stencilled inscription LT Richard R. Minton O1106315. Presence of an invasion band numbered 43236, corresponding to the 103rd Engineer Combat Battalion, Company C, 28th US Infantry Division. During the Second World War, this unit took part in Operation Overlord, the liberation of Belgium, including the battles of the Hurtgen Forest and the Ardennes (Saint-Vith), and the German campaign of 1945. The division was then commanded successively by Omar Bradley (194243) and Norman Cota (194445). Heavily worn piece, showing damage from rodent bites. According to the seller's information this piece is from Wibrin. On 14 January 1945, a unit of the 2nd Armoured Division launched an attack on Wibrin. Six Sherman tanks, accompanied by mounted infantry, advanced into the village but were ambushed by elements of the German 116th PanzerDivision. Two Panther tanks and a Sturmgeschutz III (StuG III) self-propelled gun had taken up defensive positions near the main road. In the battle, four of the Shermans were destroyed by the Panthers, while the other two were put out of action by the StuG III. One of the Shermans, now preserved at Wibrin, was hit several times, one shell penetrating the front armour, another damaging the gun, causing it to explode on a later shot. It comes with a sturdy OD canvas bag with reinforced carrying handles. All three snaps are functional, with no visible markings. According to the seller's information, this piece comes from Luzery. The hamlet of Luzery, located in the commune of Fauvillers in the province of Luxembourg (Belgium), is in an area that was the scene of significant events during the Second World War, notably during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 and January 1945. Note general wear, a pronounced patina, as well as losses and stains. condition II+. B4 suitcase of Lieutenant Richard Minton, made of thick OD canvas and brown leather. The leather handles, although complete, show heavy wear. The zipper is non-functional. Stenciled inscription LT Richard R. Minton O1106315. Presence of an invasion band bearing number 43236, corresponding to the 103rd Engineer Combat Battalion, Company C, of the 28th American Infantry Division. During World War II, this unit participated in Operation Overlord, the liberation of Belgium, notably the battles of the Hurtgen Forest and the Ardennes (SaintVith), as well as the 1945 campaign in Germany. The division was successively commanded by Omar Bradley (1942-43) then Norman Cota (1944-45). The item is heavily worn with damage from rodent bites. According to the seller, this piece comes from Wibrin. On January 14, 1945, a unit of the 2nd Armored Division launched an attack on Wibrin. Six Sherman tanks, accompanied by mounted infantry, advanced into the village but fell into an ambush set by elements of the German 116th Panzer Division. Two Panther tanks and a Sturmgeschutz III (StuG III) assault gun were positioned defensively near the main road. In the engagement, four Shermans were destroyed by the Panthers, while the other two were disabled by the StuG III. One of the Shermans, now preserved at Wibrin, was hit multiple times a shell penetrated the frontal armor, another damaged the gun, causing it to explode during a subsequent firing. The suitcase is accompanied by a sturdy OD canvas bag with reinforced carrying handles. The three snap buttons are functional, with no visible markings. According to the seller, this piece comes from Luzery. The hamlet of Luzery, located in the commune of Fauvillers in the province of Luxembourg (Belgium), lies in a region that was the scene of significant events during World War II, notably during the Battle of the Ardennes in December 1944 and January 1945. Note general wear, pronounced patina, as well as losses and stains. Condition II+.