Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield GTRexclude Medal in silvered zinc

Medal in silvered zinc

no ribbon and comes in its case of issue

8 mm (w) x 66 mm (h - inclusive of its  wreath suspension)

marked “L/12” (for C

marked “Made in Germany”

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield GTRexclude Medal in silvered zinc(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.