Germany, Heer. A Field-Made 4Th Kuban Cossack Cavalry Regiment Arm Shield Archive Newspaper article from Nov 1917:

Newspaper article from Nov 1917: the Mayor of Wesel congratulating Captain Lieutenant Adam for receiving the Pour le Merite

The CLN was formed on September 9

scattered threads coming loose

with a silvery machine embroidered border on the top and bottom edges of the cuff title

the Battalion proceeded overseas for service in the French theatre on February 24

Germany, Heer. A Field-Made 4Th Kuban Cossack Cavalry Regiment Arm Shield Archive Newspaper article from Nov 1917:(1. Kosaken Kavallerie Regiment rmelschild). Constructed of multi coloured cotton, consisting of a dark green wool patch bearing a golden yellow wool shield overlaid with two triangular red wool patches and a soutache, unmarked, measuring 64 mm (w) x 75 mm (h), a field made variant in near extremely fine condition.