Fuel filler cap and pipe from an RSO artillery tractor knocked out in the Falaise pocket fighting in Normandy 1944 and recovered near the village of Trun. Large amount of interesting shrapnel damage.

Fuel filler cap and pipe from an RSO artillery tractor, knocked out during the fighting in the Falaise pocket, Normandy, 1944. Recovered near the village of Trun, this piece shows extensive and fascinating shrapnel damage.

An excellent relic in solid condition�well cleaned and preserved�making it a strong addition to any collection.

The Raupenschlepper Ost (RSO) was a fully tracked tractor designed for the harsh road conditions of the Eastern Front. First introduced in 1942, it remained in service until the end of the war, with a payload capacity of 1.5 tons.