Original German WWII Heer Army Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration with Fabric & Back Plate - Ärmelschild Kuban 21st Century or as a simple means

or as a simple means of identification

While RAF bombing of Germany began almost immediately upon the outbreak of war

The medal has a lovely oxidized patina and is more than ready to display

which has been turned into a two handled vase

Overall they look to have been cleaned and waxed over the decades

Original German WWII Heer Army Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration with Fabric & Back Plate - Ärmelschild Kuban 21st Century or as a simple meansOriginal 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 definitely shows wear from service, which has worn through the bronzing on the front of the shield, though there is no major oxidation or other damage. There are stitches on the fabric surround, so it definitely looks to be uniform removed. The backing plate is