Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit certificate_of_authenticity on a suspension with swing

on a suspension with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

In Gold and platinum with red enamels

silver Moroccan star clasp on the ribbon)

1st Grade was issued to diplomatic envoys of the second rank

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Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit certificate_of_authenticity on a suspension with swing(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.