Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal
(Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen). Instituted 2 August 1939. (1939-1945 issue). Constructed of bronze, 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 shovel and sword and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”), unmarked, measuring 32.88 mm (w) x 45.30 mm (h), weighing 19.2 grams, in better than very fine condition.

