Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Auction The throat retains a functional

The throat retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the bayonet in place during storage

Lieutenant in 1888

Fitted with silver suspender

LaRue (WO 1 P

framed by an intricate floral and ribboned border in the shape of a triangle

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Auction The throat retains a functional(Heer Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a date of 1943, secured with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backer with a field grey wool liner indicating Heer issue, the shield measuring 52. 10 mm (w) x 61. 64 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.