Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit certificate_of_authenticity on the right sleeve above

on the right sleeve above the cuff is a Hammer and Pincer insignia in brown and beige embroidery

1st Grade was issued to diplomatic envoys of the second rank

(SS Kragenspiegel)

IX - Why the Invasion Armada Never Sailed

on a suspension with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Panzer Unit certificate_of_authenticity on the right sleeve above(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.