Sanctuary by David Pentland. [Original Drawing]

Abbey DArdenne, Normandy, 8th July 1944. Commander of 3rd Company, SS-Panzer Regiment 12, Obersturmfuhrer Rudolf von Ribbentrop, shelters within the walls of the Abbey DArdenne. After a full day of battle against the Canadians, the remaining Panthers of the unit along with Panzer Grenadiers of 25th Reminet managed to halt their advance just in front of the divisional headquarters at the abbey.

Signed by Sturmann Karl-Heinz Decker.

Original pencil drawing by David Pentland.

Paper size 17 inches x 12 inches (43cm x 31cm)