An original West Wall Medal court mounted (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen), die-struck in bronze. The obverse of the medal is oval-shaped with a border of overlapping oak leaves with a crossed sword and shovel which represent the Siegfried line, with the Wehrmacht eagle above. The reverse of the medal bears the inscription “FUR ARBEIT SCHUTZ DEUTLANDS” which translates to (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY). The medal has no damage or repairs in good condition.
£70.00
The West Wall Medal was instituted on 2 August 1939 and was given to those who designed and built the fortifications on Germany’s western borders, known as the Westwall or the Siegfried Line, and to the troops who served there between 15 June 1938 to 31 March 1939. In 1944, after the Allied invasion, it was again “re-instituted” and awarded to those who took part in the fortification of the western borders.
A scare WW2 German Mine Rescue Honour Medal, constructed of silvered tombak with suspension ring complete with its original ribbon. The obverse bears a crossed hammer and pickaxe, overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika. The reverse of the medal is inscribed “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBENWEHRWESEN” (FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE). The medal measures 35.10mm in diameter and weighs 17.2 grams and comes complete with a yellow presentation case lined with yellow felt. The medal has no damage or repairs slight sign of wear otherwise in very good condition,
A WW1/WW2 Trio of German Mounted Medals including EK2, Hindenburg Cross, and 25 Year Service Cross mounted in very good condition.
