Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Newly Listed ” is deeply etched and

” is deeply etched and retains over 85% of the dark grey background frosting

as his final resting place is unknown

The right breast is enriched with a Army eagle insignia

First War Period Issued

attached to pin

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Newly Listed ” is deeply etched and(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). 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 sword and shovel and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 33. 43 mm (w) x 46. 45 mm (h),