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

A very attractive late 19th century artillery helmet

The wood stock is exceptionally crisp and still clearly shows the government inspector's H

It also had a longer 16 inches (410 mm) barrel and could be used for direct fire between 0° and 27° elevation if the new 90 kg (200 lb) trail was fitted to absorb the recoil forces

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