Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield
(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, flanked by dates “1943”, affixed to a magnetic metal backplate with size clips, retaining a field-grey wool liner and partially intact black paper reverse liner, the former indicating Heer issue, the shield measuring 51.96 mm (w) x 61.92 mm (h), with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.

