Original German WWII Unissued Heer Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration - Ärmelschild Kuban Antique Gun Parts but the aerial bombardment was

but the aerial bombardment was ineffective and the naval bombardment failed to destroy most of the German gun emplacements

The blunderbuss still has a original brass tipped ramrod

Parts of the rifle also look to have been painted at some point

or also possibly by a USGI when they wanted to bring back the knife

Full working order and condition

Original German WWII Unissued Heer Kuban Bridgehead Shield Decoration - Ärmelschild Kuban Antique Gun Parts but the aerial bombardment wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent unissued example of German WWII Kuban Bridgehead Shield, with a metal shield attached to field gray wool Heer (Army) cloth backing. The wool is in great shape, with just a bit of fading, and no mothing. The rear paper backing is complete with minor tears, and has a great aged look. The front has a great aged brass patina. This example was definitely never mounted to a uniform before being put