Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal
(Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse with a pillboxed topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of “FÜR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS” (“FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY”), unmarked, measuring 32.97 mm (w) x 45.96 mm (h), weighing 19.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

