Original WWII U.S. 101st Airborne Battle of the Bulge Rare Early Plastic NUTS Plaque - Bastogne 1944 Accessories The Marines took the ridge

The Marines took the ridge

The butt stock is marked with production information

In 1941–1942

Mainz is a major German city in the Rhineland

The hilt of this example was is nickel plated zinc alloy

Original WWII U.S. 101st Airborne Battle of the Bulge Rare Early Plastic NUTS Plaque - Bastogne 1944 Accessories The Marines took the ridgeOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a fascinating piece of WWII history. This early plastic plaque was more than likely made by a foundry in Couvin, Belgium, who was known to have created brass plaques to commemorate the siege of Bastogne during the famous Battle of the Bulge. The same molds could also be used for plastic, and brass was most likely hard to come by initially. It is in very good condition with only minor scratches on it. It