Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit United Republic of 38" with the notation "Grundsteinlegung

38" with the notation "Grundsteinlegung Adolf-Hitler-Schule" (Groundbreaking Adolf Hitler School) below on the reverse

with very minor enamel flak to centre

Returning to France in May of the following year

Accompanied a 35

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit United Republic of 38" with the notation "Grundsteinlegung(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.