I have a friend that recently purchased an Kuban Shield award Doc. That he claims is very rare??? I am not convinced of the authenticity because it's dated April 17th ,1944. I haven't yet seen the actual document and I'm not sure I ever will as the new owner isn't that sharp with scanning ect. My research and knowledge of this award was that the German and Romainian troops withdrew across the Straights of Kerch and Kuban fell to the Soviet troops on October 9th ,1943. Therefore I was a little reluctant to hear that his was dated April 17, 1944, not that unreaonable of a time frame. Any information as to how late into 1944 this award was awarded would be appriciated.
Thanks in Advance
Joe
Thanks in Advance
Joe
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