Kuban Shield opinions please

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

I've been trying to read through some of the older Kuban Shield threads but half the images aren't loading for me. From what I can see of the shield in question, it seems OK but is lacking in detail (?worn) around the eagles head and the swas. I don't know if anything is magnetic (it's on offer) but it appears to have 4 stumpy prongs folded over from the edges.

Does it appear to be genuine and if so what is a fair price these days? All responses appreciated.

Regards
Mike K

Obverse;

[Mike Kenny]

Reverse;

[Pascal H.]

Mike, My advice would be to stay away from this one. This is IMO not an original shield.
There are just too many things wrong with it.

KR
Pascal

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Mike,

I agree with Pascal. It looks artificially worn. The black in the recesses is too dark compared to the rest of the shield. A worn shield would have more of a uniform look, rather than such a sharp contrast.

Tom D.

[Tim B.]

Hi Mike!

I agree, this shield is no good. The "43" looks odd and the details, especially in the place names, is very lacking IMO. I have one KUBAN that closely resembles this "style" of shield and the detailing is siginificantly better. Try a search and if my PICS are gone, e-mail me for some good detailed shots. I know where you can get a nice one if interested, let me know.
Tim

[Mike Kenny]

Hi,

Thanks for all the opinions guys. I've already let the seller know that I've passed on it. Interesting to note that it was part of a deceased estate and that the 3 other WW2 German items in the estate were 100% genuine - but that's part of the story and nothing to do with the shield!

Regards
Mike K