Heer Kuban Shield – Near Mint

Product Description: This Heer Kuban Shield – Neat Mint is a superb example, exhibiting wonderful character and outstanding preservation. Although clearly an unissued piece that was never mounted on a uniform, the shield shows no wear to the obverse, with all of the original detail and bronze finish fully intact. The design remains crisp, and the surface presents an attractive, even toning that enhances its authentic wartime appearance.

The shield is affixed to a fine piece of Heer field gray wool backing, which remains in excellent++ condition, further contributing to the shield’s impressive display quality. The reverse retains most of the original black backing paper.

Overall, this Heer Kuban Shield presents with outstanding visual appeal and remains in mint condition. It is a truly beautiful example of this iconic German campaign award, perfect for a discerning collection.

Historical Description: The Kuban Shield (Ärmelschild Kuban) was instituted by Adolf Hitler on September 20, 1943. It was a campaign shield, awarded to German troops who participated in the battles of the Kuban bridgeheads, between February and October, 1943. To earn this shield, one had to participate in a major battle, be wounded, or have at least 60 days of uninterrupted service in the campaign, either on land, in the air, or on the water. There were 12 separate battles that counted as major battles for the purposes of awarding this shield. The shield was made of stamped metal, with a bronze wash, and featured a stylized map of the Kuban region, with the names of the bridgeheads: Krymskaja, Lagunen, and Noworossijsk. The shields were issued on a wool backing cloth, in a color suited to the uniform of the recipient’s service branch. 

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