Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue
(Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, 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, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate divided by a field-grey wool backer indicating Heer-issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 51.53 mm (w) x 61.88 mm (h) with minor oxidation evident, in overall near extremely fine condition.

