Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Auction the reverse centre presents a

the reverse centre presents a pair of soldiers in antique costume

Commander of the Zagreb

the obverse with the re-institution date “1939” in raised numbering

The accompanying side cap is constructed from an olive green tinge to the darker brown wool exterior

He is listed on page 61 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Auction the reverse centre presents a(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, flanked by a date of 1943, fixed with all four attachment prongs to a field grey wool liner with a light brown paper backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 16 mm (w) x 61. 62 mm (h), in near mint condition.