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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.

This award is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.