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Our latest “Sites of Valor” sign pays tribute to the men of the 101st Airborne who defended Bastogne during the brutal winter of 1944. Surrounded and out in the cold, they weathered attacks by Volksgrenadiers, Panzergrenadiers, von Lüttwitz′s Panzers, and the Luftwaffe bombers of an enemy who held a 5:1 advantage in manpower and demanded their surrender. Their reply? “Nuts!”
The 101st would hold fast, and earn a Nom de guerre in the process: “The battered bastards.” The title was a point of pride, and the paratroopers, themselves, hung a sign in Bastogne’s main square to proclaim it. The town was theirs, then, and perhaps forever.
Now, a replica of that iconic sign can adorn your wall. Featuring hand-embellished weathering, each aluminum sign carries the autograph of Vincent Speranza, a 101st paratrooper who was there.
Whether you display yours under your favorite Battle of the Bulge print, or as a backdrop to collectibles, this item is destined to become a statement piece. With a limited number worldwide, secure yours now before they're history.
Special thanks to Rob Singer who introduced us to Vince and made this possible.
Shipping added in checkout // size: 16" x 13.5" // ships sleeved & boxed
LESS THAN HALF REMAIN!
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MAIN EDITION
320 limited-edition signs each autographed by a veteran who fought at Bastogne:
220 signed by Vince Speranza (H/501 PIR) - Less than half remain!
100 available at a later date signed by a 327th glider infantryman.
Includes a numbered seal of authenticity on the reverse side. Extra items shown in display images not included.
OTHER EDITIONS
An Open Edition, bearing no autographs may be released. A Signer Proof edition of 15 signs exists for veterans and helpers.
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VINCENT SPERANZA (1925 - 2023)
