An original West Wall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) the medal is oval-shaped struck in bronze, with a border of overlapping oak leaves with crossed sword and shovel which represent the Siegfried line, with the Wehrmacht eagle above complete with suspension loop, unmarked with original ribbon. 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.
£45.00
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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.
An Air Defence Luftschutz Medal 2nd Class, constructed in silvered zinc alloy complete with a red, white, and black ribbon and clasp on the reverse. The obverse of the medal consists of a round oak wreath with a canted swastika in the centre of the medal inscribed with “Für Dienste im Luftschutz” (For Services in Air Raid Protection) around the outer edge. The reverse of the medal is inscribed with "1938" in the centre surrounded by an oak wreath, measuring 38.50mm in diameter; weighing 25.7 grams; in very good condition.
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,
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.
A very desirable WW2 German Cross in Gold by Zimmermann, light version. The obverse of the decoration shows light wear and the swastika has all the black enamel intact, and the central disk has beautiful patina. The golden wreath is bright, with the expected die flaw on '9' on the date. The reverse of the German cross in gold has the PZK code '20' stamped on the pin for C.F. Zimmermann, Pforzheim with four rivets. The presentation case is linned on the outside with black leatherette, with a thin gold stripe around the top leading edge with no catch. Inside the lid of the presentation case is linned with rayon, and the base is covered in black velvet. This desirable decoration weighs 44 grams, has no damge or repairs in very good condition.
A Customs and Border Protection Long Service Medal, constructed in bronze complete with suspension ring complete with original ribbon. The medal depicts a Cross Pattée with the National Eagle in the centre surround by a wreath with ribbed edges. The reverse of the medal is inscribbed "Für Treue Dienste In Zollgrenzchutz" (For Faith Service In Border Protection). The medal is unmarked with no damage or repairs in mint condition.
