Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Auction 1958 in Ottawa

1958 in Ottawa

consisting of a correct ribbon fastened with a matching device

complete with retaining nuts

numbered "118 867 /43"

marked "1 ARGENT" and flanked by dual cornucopia hallmarks on the edge

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Auction 1958 in Ottawa(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.