Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield GTRexclude One depicting then-Oberstleutnant (later Bundeswehr

One depicting then-Oberstleutnant (later Bundeswehr Brigadegeneral) Friedrich August Freiherr von der Heydte

post war sewn in place via white threading to a 72 mm (w) x 78 mm (h) grayish green wool swatch

specifically at the shoulder seams

an absence of radio navigation aids

Overseas Buffaloes Association Badge (in bronze gilt with green

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield GTRexclude One depicting then-Oberstleutnant (later Bundeswehr(Heer Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse features a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region. It is topped by an inscription of KUBAN and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by the date 1943. With magnetic metal backplate, and a field grey wool liner, with paper backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 0 mm (w) x 62. 0 mm (h), in worn condition.