GERMAN WWII ARMY KUBAN SLEEVE SHIELD MADE by JOSEF FELIX SOHNE, STAMPED, 1943
Rare WWII German Army 1943 Kuban Sleeve Shield. The front of the patch reads '1943 Kuban Lagunen Krymskata'. It is mounted on a grey wool backing with a maker's mark stamped on the reverse.
CONDITION: It is in used condition with overall patina. For further information, please refer to the pictures.
CONDITION: The item is in very good, used condition. For additional information, please refer to the pictures.
PROVENANCE: 1. From an old, large collection in Harrisburg, PA, USA, 1958-2020; 2. Rare Treasures, Harrisburg, PA, USA, May 08, 2023 (the winner will receive this information); 3. Our s ale of this item adds another layer of provenance. History of sale is very IMPORTANT for serious collection.
DIMENSIONS: 3 x 2 3/4 (8 x 7 cm). Weight: 28 grams.
ESTIMATED PRICE: $50 - $300 (significantly lower than today's market price).
HISTORY of SALES: A few years ago, the same shields were sold on Live Auctioneers and eMedals for $250 (5 years ago), $375 (9 years ago), $430 (15 years ago), and $537 (2 years ago) - please refer to the screenshots for details. Today, prices have significantly increased compared to those of 5-10 years ago.
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HISTORY: The Kuban Shield (German: Armelschild Kuban) was a World War II military decoration of Nazi Germany, awarded to those who fought at the Kuban bridgehead in the Soviet Union from February 1943 until it was abandoned in October 1943. The award was instituted on 21 September 1943. The shield is designed in a similar fashion to the Crimea Shield and was struck in sheet metal or zinc and treated with a bronzed wash. It features a German eagle with outstretched wings clutching a laurel wreath with a swastika. On each side the wreath are the numbers 19 and 43. Directly below the eagle is written KUBAN in block capital letters. Below this name is a stylized map of the Kuban region, with a line representing the defensive line that the men fought to preserve with the location of the bridgeheads - KRYMSKAJA, LAGUNEN, and NOWOROSSIJSK. The criteria for award of the shield to military personnel: 1. Served in the bridgehead for 60 days; or 2. Been wounded while defending the bridgehead; or 3. Had been engaged in a single major operation at the bridgehead.

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