Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit GTRexclude excellent overall quality by premier

excellent overall quality by premier Parisian maker Kretly

It was the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan

and over which I could see the infantry crossing

flanked by a quiver of arrows to the left and a bow and a peace pipe to the right

measuring from 32mm to 21mm

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit GTRexclude excellent overall quality by premier(Kubanschild). Constructed of a bronzed metal alloy, 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 black wool backer with a faux black leather liner, with all four reverse attachment prongs intact, unmarked, the shield measuring 51. 66 mm (w) x 61. 23 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.