Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Hold It was disbanded December 15

It was disbanded December 15

Additional studs set into the sides accommodate an original black leather carrying strap

the obverse with a partial oak wreath inscribed “Reichssieger”

using a Karabiner 98k

it is awarded for acts and enterprises of singular courage and skill aboard an aircraft in flight

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Hold It was disbanded December 15(Heer 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 KUBA and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, in turn flanked by a date of 1943, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner and intact faux black leather backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 40