A collection of photos and memorabilia belonging to General Anthony McAuliffe, and relating to the Battle of the Bulge. A sterling silver spoon with the arms of the City of Bastogne in enamel; a small gilt pin with the enameled arms of the City of Bastogne and the word “Nuts!”; a shield shaped plastic lapel badge with the bust of General McAuliffe, the words “Bastogne,” and “Cave (surrender) Nuts;” a newspaper clipping about General Patton awarding General McAuliffe the Distinguished Service Cross in the field; a mimeograph copy of a letter from General McAuliffe’s daughter Patty during the War; a photo of General McAuliffe being awarded the British Distinguished Service Order (8 x 10); another photo of the same (8 x 10); a photo of General McAuliffe pinning his second star on his combat jacket (8 x 10); a photo of General McAuliffe by a river, wearing combat gear (7 x 9 ½); 2 photos of McAuliffe in the field in steel helmet (8 x 10). These photos are from the collection of General McAuliffe.
Provenance: Estate of General Anthony McAuliffe.
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Condition
Generally excellent, with yellowing of the newspaper clipping and minor marks and creases on some photos.
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