Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Auction backing with golden rayon

backing with golden rayon

The accompanying side cap is constructed from an olive green tinge to the darker brown wool exterior

the obverse with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering

exhibiting chipping in the red and white enamels of the shield on the suspension

numbered "2604474" on the reverse

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Auction backing with golden rayon(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 a date of 1943, fixed with all four attachment prongs to a field grey wool liner with a light brown paper backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 16 mm (w) x 61. 62 mm (h), in near mint condition.