Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Hold Hugo von François (1861-1904)

Hugo von François (1861-1904)

showing Croatian Air Force Officers and Ustasha Officers (Colonel Mrak is in second row

88 mm (w) x 18

the reverse of each bearing an inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZ DEUTSCHLANDS”

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield Hold Hugo von François (1861-1904)(Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing 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 with all four side prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with an intact paper liner and field grey wool liner, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 18 mm (w) x 62. 24 mm (h), demonstrating minor