Bronze plaque - signed and dated 1944 - by who?

Hi

I am trying to work out the signature on this plaque. I see "OJ Vand xx ing (y?)". I got it in Holland...
I love it but it is so annoying not being able to dechiper the artist..!

The date is 1944 - which, given this was in World War 2 when materials were hard to come by, it makes it even more special.

Any ideas ?

regards

Paul