Original German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration - Ärmelschild Kuban U.S. Military Maps often seen as an identifying

often seen as an identifying hallmark of early HGU-2A/P helmet

making these quite rare

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Original German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration - Ärmelschild Kuban U.S. Military Maps often seen as an identifyingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield, made from brass alloy, which retains its original four prongs, but not the backing plate. This example was removed from a uniform, and no longer has the fabric backing patch and paper covering. The front has a great aged patina with the letters a small bit brighter than the background. The backplate has a small bit of oxidation. Really a great