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WWII GERMAN SHIELD - KUBAN -
This battle shield was created on September 21, 1943. The shield was
issued to commemorate the campaign launched in the Crimean area after
February 1943. The award came attached to a piece of cloth to allow its
bearer to saw it to the sleeve of the tunic. The back of the award had
a sheet of paper glued to it.
Anatomy of the Kuban shield
The award consists of a shield with a large eagle crowning it. The eagle has the wings
fully spread. The head is facing to the right. As with many other awards, the eagle is clutching
a swastika. The date 1943 is written. The number "19" is placed to the left of the swastika
while the number 43 is to the right.
The shield is secured to a piece of wool cloth. The color of the cloth indicated the branch of
service to which the award was issued. Paper could have been used to line the back of the shield
(refer to photo). The name "KUBAN" is placed in large, block font right below the swastika.
A map is displayed from the middle of the shield on down. This represents the area where the campaign
took place. Notice the detail on the eagle and wreath.
The shield was sewn to the arm of the uniform.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This WWII German Kuban shiled may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII German tank badges, you can do so by
going to our
German Kuban shields Price Guide.
Where we cover various examples of this badge.
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