Original German WWII Unissued Heer Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration - Ärmelschild Kuban U.S. Air Force As verbally stated to be

As verbally stated to be fact

volunteer fire departments augmented the full-time teams

The drag of the scabbard bears non-matching serial number 4231

Bore: good rifling

a vest which could be comfortably worn by all crew members was designed

Original German WWII Unissued Heer Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration - Ärmelschild Kuban U.S. Air Force As verbally stated to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent unissued example of German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield, with a metal shield attached to field gray wool Heer (Army) cloth backing. The wool is in great shape, with just a bit of fading, and no mothing. The rear paper backing is complete with no tears, and has a great aged look. The front has a great aged brass patina. This example was definitely never mounted to a uniform before being put into