Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Hold measuring 47 mm (w) x

measuring 47 mm (w) x 75 mm (h)

the Pour-le-Merite

Out of 584 total awards of the Grand Cross with the Silver Crown

WWII Luftwaffe Dagger Hangers -  Two straps

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Hold measuring 47 mm (w) x(Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by a raised inscription of KUBAN, in turn topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a date of 1943, affixed to a backplate with all four reverse attachment prongs intact, retaining a field grey wool backer and paper stock reverse liner, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 25 mm