WH (Heer/Waffen-SS)/Luftwaffe 'Kuban' Campaign Shield. The Kuban Campaign shield was awarded to personnel, in all branches of service, who had served in the defensive battles in the Crimean peninsula from February 1943 onwards. The shield was instituted by Adolf Hitler on 21 September 1943. The shield is complete with its original 4 prongs and metal back-plate, mounted on a piece of Luftwaffe grey wool, it's still having its original protective paper backing attached. The magnetic-type shield does show great detail, it is not visible maker marked. Nice original shield in very good, clearly worn and tunic-removed, condition!