Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal United Republic of measuring 117 mm x 35

measuring 117 mm x 35 mm

though Hitler would later claim sole credit

of the US Armed Forces

and inscribed “Für Treue Dienste” (German - For Loyal Services)

two Corporal Stripes (olive green embroidery on navy blue wool

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal United Republic of measuring 117 mm x 35(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