(Auszeichnungen und Insignien). A mixed lot of five Wehrmacht decorations and insignia, including:
1. A Kuban Shield, constructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by an inscription of “KUBAN” and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, in turn flanked by a date of “1943”, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with an intact paper backer and field-grey liner indicating Heer issue, the shield measuring 51.62 mm (w) x 60.64 mm (h), with verdigris visible through the border of the shield, in very fine condition.
2. A Driver Proficiency Badge, Gold Grade, constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a wreathed steering wheel set over a pebbled background, affixed with both reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a wax paper backer and field-grey liner, the badge measuring 40.94 mm (w) x 44.58 mm (h), with some verdigris visible to the obverse, in near extremely fine condition.
3. A Kriegsmarine EM/NCO’s breast eagle, constructed of dark navy blue wool, the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered golden-yellow Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 95 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), with some mothing visible, in uniform removed and fair condition.
4. Two Kriegsmarine Musician NCO sleeve insignia, both constructed of dark navy blue wool, the obverse of each bearing a machine-embroidered golden-yellow trade insignia above a single chevron of identical construction, both unmarked and measuring 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in overall extremely fine condition.