Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction but exceptions exist

but exceptions exist

very good quality with interesting and complex enamel work

obverse presenting a red enameled cross set in Gold

all machine stitched together

measuring 27 mm (w) x 39

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction but exceptions exist(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, as well as a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 33. 32 mm (w) x 45.