Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Auction the obverse bearing a central

the obverse bearing a central black Federal Republic-style German national eagle

as evidenced by the outline of the very wide original badge

Footnote: Gerhard Friese was born on February 27

A 1962-2007 General Service Medal to the Assistant Steward -  BORNEO (P

N and W and additional small markings for SSE

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Auction the obverse bearing a central(Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by a raised inscription of KUBAN, in turn topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a date of 1943, affixed to a backplate with all four reverse attachment prongs intact, retaining a field grey wool backer and paper stock reverse liner, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 25 mm