Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield certificate_of_authenticity 000 were social (non-insured) members

000 were social (non-insured) members

In bronze or silvered/gilt metal

He served as part of the 11th Ulans Regiment on the Eastern Front where cavalry was still useful

1913 - April 12

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Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield certificate_of_authenticity 000 were social (non-insured) members(Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by an inscription of KUBAN and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a date of 1943, affixed to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner and partially intact reverse paper liner, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 78 mm (w) x 61. 70 mm (h), surface oxidation and loss of finish is visible