Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield certificate_of_authenticity one small green mark on

one small green mark on the tab end

one in silvered plastic

both maker marked on the reverse “DER STAHLHOF MAGDEBURG” and measuring 40 mm (w) x 70 mm (l)

Footnote: Born on 20 March 1920

with an Inflamed Stomach on March 19th

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield certificate_of_authenticity one small green mark on(Heer Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by an inscription of KUBAN and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, in turn flanked by a date of 1943, affixed with four side clips to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, unmarked, the shield measuring 51. 75 mm (w) x 61. 66 mm (h), demonstrating