Original German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration with Backing plate - Ärmelschild Kuban U.S. Badges Silver color denotes enlisted

Silver color denotes enlisted

This was during the administration of President Paul von Hindenberg

This is full size

The obverse depicts the ‘World-in-a Wreath' emblem of the United Nations

The hand forged Linstock head was kept burning for hours while stuck in the ground in close proximity to the artillery

Original German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration with Backing plate - Ärmelschild Kuban U.S. Badges Silver color denotes enlistedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield, with a plated steel shield attached to a metal backing plate. This example was removed from a uniform, and no longer has the fabric backing patch and paper covering. The front has a great aged patina with the letters brighter than the background, with no erosion of the plating over the steel. The backplate has a small bit of oxidation. It has 2 of