Kuban Shield
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The Kuban Shield (German: Ärmelschild Kuban) was a World War II military decoration of Nazi Germany. It was awarded to Wehrmacht forces who fought at the Kuban bridgehead in the Soviet Union from February 1943 until it was abandoned in October 1943. The award was instituted on 21 September 1943.[1]
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Kuban Shield Ärmelschild Kuban | |
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Type | Badge |
Awarded for | Fighting at the Kuban bridgehead, February to October 1943 |
Presented by | Nazi Germany |
Eligibility | Wehrmacht personnel |
Campaign(s) | World War II |
Status | Obsolete |
Established | 21 September 1943[1] |
Total recipients | c. 50,000 |
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