A Third Reich Period German Defence Wall (West Wall) Medal In Its Original Packet Of Issue Newly Listed Upon its withdrawal

Upon its withdrawal

and it is in excellent condition overall

although date is recorded in other sources as 20 October 1944

constructed of gilded pressed sheet metal (magnetic)

cross and animals raised above the surface of the medal

A Third Reich Period German Defence Wall (West Wall) Medal In Its Original Packet Of Issue Newly Listed Upon its withdrawalA third reich period Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen; oval bronze; on a loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; the obverse with a crossed shovel and sword in the centre, and a concrete pillbox bunker directly below, as well as with the German national eagle above, all within an oak leaf wreath; the reverse inscribed Fr Arbeit zum schutze Deutschlands (For labour for the protection of Germany) within an oak wreath; measuring 45. 46 mm