Original German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration - Ärmelschild Kuban Chinese Militaria The division practiced its rock

The division practiced its rock climbing skills in preparation for the invasion of Italy on the challenging peaks of Seneca Rocks in West Virginia

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62 years after its first flight

The rifle is marked HENRY'S PATENT on the left side of the frame

In June 1941

Original German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration - Ärmelschild Kuban Chinese Militaria The division practiced its rockOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example with an excellent metal shield unattached to a wool uniform piece. There is some oxidation present and this could very well have been a battlefield pickup. The front has a great aged brass patina. The Kuban Shield (rmelschild Kuban) was a World War II military decoration of NSDAP Germany, awarded to those who fought at the Kuban bridgehead in the Soviet Union from February 1943 until it