Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal

(Deutsches-Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a raised pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”), unmarked, measuring 33.45 mm (w) x 45.52 mm (h), weighing 12.9 grams, with oxidation and most of the bronze finish lost, in overall very fine condition.