Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield United Republic of the number "86" inscribed in

the number "86" inscribed in black ink in the right sleeve

while the felt underside is slightly wider at 55 mm

some golden wash on wreath remaining

multiple strands of green cotton traversing the obverse of the sheath and stitched in place on the reverse

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield United Republic of the number "86" inscribed in(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.