Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with crossed swords on ‘Frontline’

with crossed swords on ‘Frontline’ ribbon

2 congratulatory letters on account of the 100th aerial victory (207x293mm

5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

both items just above the right breast pocket

Footnote: This SS-Julleuchter Yule Candle Holder was manufactured by Porzellanmanufaktur Allach

Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with crossed swords on ‘Frontline’(Heer Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a date of 1943, affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a non magnetic metal backplate with a fully intact black paper backer and field grey wool liner, unmarked, the shield measuring 53. 67 mm (w) x 61. 17 mm (h), notably