Original U.S. WWII Notice to Population of Bastogne to Report Found Ordnance Dated February 1945 - 8¼ x 10½” U.S. Uniforms all velvet lined

all velvet lined

This “message flag” is in wonderful condition and appears to be printed

and retains most of its paint with heavy finish-cracking that has resulted in a phenomenal patina

This is a great example of the Waltham 8-day CDIA (Civil Date Indicator

and a somewhat rough surface in areas

Original U.S. WWII Notice to Population of Bastogne to Report Found Ordnance Dated February 1945 - 8¼ x 10½” U.S. Uniforms all velvet linedOriginal Item. Only One Available. The Siege of Bastogne was an engagement in December 1944 between American and German forces at the Belgian town of Bastogne, as part of the larger Battle of the Bulge. The goal of the German offensive was the harbor at Antwerp. In order to reach it before the Allies could regroup and bring their superior air power to bear, German mechanized forces had to seize the roadways through eastern Belgium. Because all seven