Raynor HCA 2013-01
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/10/2013
This plaque of heavy bronze is cast to commemorate the Battle of the Bulge depicting the Nazi commader demanding the surrender of the American commander, both done in relief, with words, “Nuts,” “Bastogne,” Dec 1944.” The reverse is marked, “Made in Couvin Belgium.” 5-3/4” disc, fine. In December, 1944, due to the absence of General Maxwell D. Taylor, General Anthony McAuliffe was acting Commander of the 101st Airborne Division and other attached troops during the siege of Bastogne, Belgium. It was when they became surrounded and the Germans demanded their surrender that he sent back his now-famous one-word reply "NUTS." For his actions at Bastogne he received the Distinguished Service Medal.
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