Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield
(Ärmelschild Kuban). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by an inscription of “KUBAN” and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a date of “1943”, affixed with four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate and field-grey wool backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 52.44 mm (w) x 61.52 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

