Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Archive enamel repaired and with period

enamel repaired and with period replacement suspension

original folded ribbon with two clips

German Veteran's Association (Deutscher Kriegerbund) Eagle - Die-stamped silvered tombac with black enamels

name handwritten in ink to "Utffz Brauns" and stamped "B

The record of his honorable service will be preserved in the archives of the American Expeditionary Forces

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Archive enamel repaired and with period(rmelschild Kuban). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of 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, affixed with four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate and field grey wool backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 44 mm (w) x 61. 52 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.