Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit GTRexclude the neck end of each

the neck end of each board with a loop for placement upon a uniform button

flanked by a quiver of arrows to the left and a bow and a peace pipe to the right

It was the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan

and over which I could see the infantry crossing

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit GTRexclude the neck end of each(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.