Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Auction 55mm (h – inclusive of

55mm (h – inclusive of ornate suspension)

numbered "118 867 /43"

consisting of a correct ribbon fastened with a matching device

The son of a valet de chambre

Instituted 25 June 1902 by Grand Duke WIlhelm Ernst

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Auction 55mm (h – inclusive of(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.