Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Auction The accompanying side cap is

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

the reverse centre presents a pair of soldiers in antique costume

960 of these clasps were awarded (6

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Auction The accompanying side cap is(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.