“Bastogne Bastion” Vincent Speranza autographed sign. Our latest “Sites of Valor” sign pays tribute to the men of the 101st Airborne who defended Bastogne. Surrounded and out in the cold, they weathered attacks by an enemy who held a 5:1 advantage in manpower and demanded their surrender. ” The 101st would hold fast and earn a Nom de guerre: “The battered bastards. The title was a point of pride, and the paratroopers hung a sign in Bastogne to proclaim it. Now, a replica of that iconic sign can adorn your wall. Featuring hand-embellished weathering, each aluminum sign carries the hand-signed 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 demanding attention. With a limited number worldwide, secure yours now before they’re history. AUTOGRAPH: Hand-signed in black marker by 101st Airborne paratrooper Vincent Speranza EDITION: Main Edition of 320 limited-edition autographed signs. Includes a seal of authenticity on the reverse side of the sign. EXPERIENCE /// Since 1999 we’ve been creating the world’s finest hand-autographed military art and collectibles. We are the only art publisher to conduct signings with Major Dick Winters and Captain Ron Speirs, and we’ve had the honor of working with former Presidents Bush 41 and Bush 43, General Hal Moore (We Were Soldiers), aviators Charlie Brown and Franz Stigler (A Higher Call), MOH recipient Tom Hudner (Devotion), and many more military heroes. Combine that with a reputation of being America’s leader in military art publishing and you can shop with complete peace of mind. HONESTY /// Our veteran signers know the items they are autographing are for commercial purposes and they’re paid generously for their efforts. We’re proud to say that some of our veteran friends have been signing with us for 15+ years! They are printed on museum grade papers with archival inks and with proper care (utilizing archival-grade storage methods) will last longer than any of us. VALUE /// All our veteran signed items are limited in number. Once they sell out there is no creating more and as a result we often see our products appreciate in value. FAMILY /// We’re a small family business based in southern Florida, we have New York Times bestselling author Adam Makos (Devotion, A Higher Call & Spearhead) as our company president, his brother Bryan is our art director, and their sister Erica, our sales manager. MADE HERE /// Our fine art lithos, giclees, photos, and books are all printed in America.