Description
GRI (engraved "1944" on the reverse)
These were private pieces
McLarty was able to get employment as a light delivery truck driver for less than a year but was forced on relief
An official German made shield
02 mm (w) x 31
Germany, Heer. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Kuban Sleeve Shield GTRexclude GRI (engraved "1944" on the(Kubanschild). Instituted on September 20, 1943 by A. H. (Issued 1943 1945). Constructed of bronzed metal (magnetic), on a field gray wool backer, the reverse with a magnetic backing plate and all of its original prongs intact, with its paper backer fully preserved, measuring 62 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), in mint condition.