Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Archive measuring 105 mm (w) x

measuring 105 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 24 mm (h)

with double retaining pin on reverse

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 433 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

followed by a promotion two months later to Major on June 19

he attained the Group Grades "S

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Archive measuring 105 mm (w) x(Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, 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 magnetic metal backplate with a field grey wool liner and partially intact reverse paper liner, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 78 mm (w) x 61. 70 mm (h), surface oxidation and loss of finish is visible