Original German WWII Unissued Heer Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration with Fabric & Paper Backing - Ärmelschild Kuban One-of-a-Kind though it looks like one

though it looks like one large label was destroyed by insects

This is a fantastic example of a nearly unissued German WWII Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 (Eisernes Kreuz II

in the later 1870's

which may be for a larger helmet

The Colmar Pocket consisted of a strength of eight German divisions and a brigade of Panzer tanks

Original German WWII Unissued Heer Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration with Fabric & Paper Backing - Ärmelschild Kuban One-of-a-Kind though it looks like oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice unissued example of German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield, with a metal shield attached to field gray wool Heer (Army) cloth backing. The wool is in great shape, with just a bit of fading, and no mothing. The rear paper backing is complete with minor tears, and has a great aged look. The front has a great aged brass patina, with some oxidation of the steel base metal. This example was definitely