Original WWII U.S. 101st Airborne Battle of the Bulge Round Brass NUTS Plaque - BASTOGNE DEC 44 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns The lock itself is a

The lock itself is a very upmarket design

There is a stain at the bass of the blade near the pommel

showing evidence that they have been in place on this hat for a VERY long time

Private Mann would never know he would receive it posthumously

with a great lightly worn look

Original WWII U.S. 101st Airborne Battle of the Bulge Round Brass NUTS Plaque - BASTOGNE DEC 44 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns The lock itself is aOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a fascinating piece of WWII history. This bronze plaque was 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. Unlike most we see, it is actually marked MADE IN COUVIN BELGIUM on the reverse around the edge. It is in very good condition with only minor scratches on it, and is round in shape, unlike the