Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield GTRexclude all measuring approximately 86 mm

all measuring approximately 86 mm (w) x 138 mm (h)

Medal in silvered zinc

documented as having flown an Offensive Patrol from Whitehall to Southampton on September 23rd

marked “L/12” (for C

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield GTRexclude all measuring approximately 86 mm(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.