A Wehrmacht (Army) Issued Kuban Campaign Shield
A Wehrmacht Ärmelschild Kuban; in die-stamped metal, bronzed, magnetic; measuring 73 mm x 61 mm; better than very fine condition. Footnote: The Kuban Shield was a German Second War decoration awarded to those who fought at the Kuban bridgehead in the Soviet Union. The shield was created on September 21, 1943 and was issued until the Kuban bridgehead was abandoned in October 1943. The award came attached to a piece of cloth to allow its bearer to sew it to the sleeve of the tunic. To be eligible for this award, soldiers must have served for at least 2 months of continuous service in the Kuban region, or been wounded while serving in the area, or must have participated in one or more major battles.

