The Turn to Rochefort - Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer Canvas | INCLUDES: Toolbox Lid Relic

In the lead-up to the 23 December 1944 attack on Rochefort, France, during the Battle of the Bulge, Panzer Lehr, one of Germany's elite armored divisions, found itself severely understrength. Only one of its two tank battalions was combat-ready, as the other had been transferred to its parent unit, the 3rd Panzer Division. This diminished fighting force was part of Germany’s last major offensive on the Western Front, an attempt to break through the Allied lines and push back their advances. Despite being a shadow of its former self, Panzer Lehr remained a crucial element in the Ardennes offensive.Rear toolbox lid from Hetzer tank - fragments from this are used as relics on "The Turn to Rochefort" limited edition prints A tangible relic of this desperate final offensive was discovered in the mid-1990s—a rear toolbox lid from a Jagdpanzer 38, a tank destroyer used by Panzer Lehr. Mounted on the left rear quarter of each vehicle, the toolbox lid is a stark reminder of the ferocity and int