Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Newly Listed in turn flanked on each

in turn flanked on each side by machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire tresses

inscribed "FÜR VERDIENST IM MARINE VEREINSWESEN" on the centrepiece ring

with 1882 reverse (41/2079

the obverse overlaid by a central gilt sword clasp

Royal Canadian Air Force was killed as the result of a flying accident

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Newly Listed in turn flanked on each(Heer Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by a raised inscription of KUBA and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, in turn flanked by a date of 1943, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner and intact faux black leather backer, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 40