Tragegestell, armature en metal presentant une oxydation generalisee. La majorite des sangles est conservee. Les marquages d’origine sont devenus illisibles. L’ensemble presente une usure coherente avec son anciennete, accompagnee de quelques taches et d’une patine caracteristique. Etat II+. Selon le informations du vendeur, cette piece provient de Michamps. La 2e Division SS Panzer Hitlerjugend a ete impliquee dans des combats autour de Bastogne, y compris dans la region de Michamps. Elle a affronte les forces alliees, notamment la 6e division blindee americaine, dans des affrontements acharnes. Le 506e Bataillon de chars lourds (schwere Panzerabteilung 506), equipe de chars Tiger I et Tiger II, a ete actif dans la region de Michamps. a partir du 31 decembre 1944, il a ete deploye a l ouest de Michamps pour soutenir la 12e SS Panzerdivision. Le 2 janvier 1945, le bataillon a participe a des combats pres de Wardin, detruisant plusieurs chars americains. Le 3 janvier, un de leurs Tiger a ete detruit par un tir allie, provoquant une explosion qui a souffle la tourelle du char. Tragegestell (carrying frame) with a metal frame showing widespread oxidation. Most of the straps are preserved. The original markings have become illegible. The piece displays wear consistent with its age, along with some staining and a characteristic patina. Condition II+. According to the seller, this piece comes from Michamps. The 2nd SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend was involved in combat around Bastogne, including in the Michamps area. It engaged Allied forces, notably the U.S. 6th Armored Division, in fierce fighting. The 506th Heavy Tank Battalion (schwere Panzerabteilung 506), equipped with Tiger I and Tiger II tanks, was active in the Michamps sector. Beginning on December 31, 1944, it was deployed west of Michamps to support the 12th SS Panzer Division. On January 2, 1945, the battalion took part in fighting near Wardin, destroying several American tanks. On January 3, one of their Tigers was destroyed by Allied fire, causing an explosion that blew the turret off the tank.