Germany. A West Wall Medal In Its Packet Of Issue By C. Poellath GTRexclude Outside of the handle (langet)

Outside of the handle (langet) with a large oak leaf motif

bronze metal (magnetic)

This is an honest piece

at the age of 19 (although the official government site states that he was 17) and is remembered with honour on the Vimy Memorial

Germany. A West Wall Medal In Its Packet Of Issue By C. Poellath GTRexclude Outside of the handle (langet)A third reich period Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen in its packet of issue; oval gilt zink alloy; on a loop for suspension; with its mint 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)