Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Hold 2 mm (w) x 69

2 mm (w) x 69 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and crossed cannons over cannonballs suspension

the tongue stamped with a size mark of “93”

Accompanying the dagger is a period scabbard

Additional studs set into the sides accommodate an original black leather carrying strap

” (“MANIFESTO OF THE POLISH COMMITTEE OF NATIONAL LIBERATION”) within ribbed border

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Hold 2 mm (w) x 69(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