Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Archive 33 mm x 48

33 mm x 48

the reverse with a central red enameled medallion depicting a gilded lion rampant

George VI (7884642

1909 in Bochum (western Germany)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Archive 33 mm x 48(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 FR 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