The signatures of the Stellenleiter für Leibeserziehung (activity head for physical education) and the Bannführer (levy leader) are indecipherable
the reverse presents a horizontal pinback and NSDAP member number 91704
He received his final promotion on February 6
Prophetically
outer surround composed of silver gilt laurels on a green enamel background
Germany, Heer. A Kuban Shield, Heer Issue Hold The signatures of the Stellenleiter(Kubanschild). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a shield bearing a stylized map of the Kuban region, topped by a raised inscription of KUBAN, in turn topped by a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, flanked by a date of 1943, affixed to a backplate with all four reverse attachment prongs intact, retaining a field grey wool backer and paper stock reverse liner, unmarked, the shield measuring 52. 25 mm