Original German WWII Heer Army Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration with Fabric & Back Plate - Ärmelschild Kuban UZI issued for air protection during

issued for air protection during the war

Difficulties in supply eventually led to its replacement in Australian Army units in 1943 by other submachine guns such as the Owen and Austen

however it no longer attaches due to wear

resulting in the Nanking Massacre and other atrocities

Original German WWII Heer Army Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration with Fabric & Back Plate - Ärmelschild Kuban UZI issued for air protection duringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield, with a metal shield attached to field gray wool Heer (Army) cloth backing. This example shows light wear from service, with the bronzing on the front of the stamped steel shield worn through in a few places, which have oxidized. The backing plate is intact with all four prongs present, and the paper backing is mostly present as well, though it is worn