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WWII GERMAN SHIELD - KUBAN -
This battle shield was created on September 21, 1943. The shield was
issued to commemorate the campaign launched in the Crimean area after
February 1943. The award came attached to a piece of cloth to allow its
bearer to saw it to the sleeve of the tunic. The back of the award had
a sheet of paper glued to it.
Qualifications for recieving the shield included:
Continuous service for a period of two months.
The recipient was wounded while serving in the area.
The soldier participated in one major battle.
The award consists of a shield with a large eagle crowning it. The eagle has the wings
fully spread. The head is facing to the right. As with many other awards, the eagle is clutching
a swastika. The date 1943 is written. The number "19" is placed to the left of the swastika
while the number 43 is to the right.
The shield is secured to a piece of wool cloth. The color of the cloth indicated the branch of
service to which the award was issued. Paper could have been used to line the back of the shield
(refer to photo). The name "KUBAN" is placed in large, block font right below the swastika.
A map is displayed from the middle of the shield on down. This represents the area where the campaign
took place. Notice the detail on the eagle and wreath.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This shield is currently being reproduced in fairly large quantities in
countries such as India and Pakistan. The quality of the reproductions
vary from the bad to the very good.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for German WWII Combat badges and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to
educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is
an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.
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| Value |
$175.00 |
$260.00 |
$320.00 |
$390.00 |
$390.00 |
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| Availability |
Rare |
Rare |
Rare |
Rare |
Rare |
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