Original American Revolutionary War Hessian 1768 Dated Frederick II Hesse-Kassel Bronze Cannon British Holsters The Ardennes Offensive (16 December

The Ardennes Offensive (16 December 1944 - 25 January 1945) was a major German offensive launched towards the end of World War II through the forested Ardennes Mountains region of Belgium

The acid etched Alles für Deutschland  (Everything for Germany) motto is beautifully executed

During the next 12 months the 81st Squadron helped to gain air superiority over the Japanese in Burma and provided support for Allied ground forces in driving the enemy completely out of that country

and there is also staining and some tearing of the canvas

but does not detract from the displayability of the armor

Original American Revolutionary War Hessian 1768 Dated Frederick II Hesse-Kassel Bronze Cannon British Holsters The Ardennes Offensive (16 DecemberOriginal Item: This incredible historically signifigant bronze Hessian cannon has an overall tube length of approximately 67" including cascabel, is 10. 5" across breeech at widest point, with a bore size of 3. 875" making it "6 pounder". However, this tubve was originally designed as a 3 pounder which was rebored at some point into a 6 pounder caliber. Likely, the required German 3 pound shot calibre could not be resupplied, or the Continental army