An original German WW2 West Wall Medal with presentation packet by Christian Lauer with presentation packet. Contructed in tomabk the medal is die-struck with a nice bronze finish oval-shaped. The obverse of the West Wall medal depicts a Whermacht eagle cluching a wreathed swastika in its talons with a crossed sword and shovel below which represent the Siegfried line, with oakleaves around the outer edge. On the reverse bears the inscription ‘FUR ARBEIT SCHUTZ DEUTLANDS’ which translates ‘FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY’. The ribbon is golden brown with a white stripe towards each edge. The presentation packet has the maker’s mark L. Christian Lauer Nürnberg-Berlin, which is a rare variant. The medals has not damage or repairs in good condition.
£75.00
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.
An original WW2 German Eastern Front Medal, constructed in zinc complete with suspension ring unmarked with a nice long ribbon. The medal is in unissued condition, measuring H44.37mm x W35.95mm in good condition.
An SS Long Service Medal four years, constructed in tombak with tear drop suspension ring. The obverse of the medal depicts the SS runes surrounded by a oak wreath. The revesre of the medal has a giant 4 and inscribed 'Fur Treue Dienste In Der SS' (For Loyal in The SS). The Medal measure 33mm in diametre, unmarked but attributed to Deschler, Munich manufacture. The medal had no damage or repairs in mint condition.
Original NSDAP Long Service Medal 10 Years with presentation box, constructed in zinc with original ribbon. The obverse of the medal has a beautiful bronze finish with nice patina, and the suspension ring is unmarked. The reverse of the NSDAP Medal has the inscription “Treue für Führer und Volk” (Loyalty to Leader and People). The presentation box is covered in brown leatherette embossed with a golden National Eagle cluchting a wreathed swastika in its talons. The reverse of the box is marked 'RZM 1/34' for Karl Wurster of Markneukirchen. The NSDAP long service medal 10 years with presentation box has no damage or repairs in very good condition.
An original German WW2 National Faithful Service Medal 25 Years with presentation box. The medal is constructed in silvered bronze with suspension ring and blue ribbon. The obverse of the 25-Year Faithful medal depicts a silver cross with a black enamel swastika in the centre surrounded by an oak wreath. The reverse is inscribed "FUR TREUE DIENFTE" (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE). The presentation box is constructed in red cardboard and the lid is embosed in silver with the number "25" within a cog wheel. Inside the presentation box is lined with red velvet. The medal and case has no damage or repairs in very good condition.
Orginal NSDAP Long Service Award 15th Years, 2nd class in silver (NSDAP-Dienstauszeichnung 2. Klasse in Silber). Constructed in silver nickel with dark blue enamel with no damage, with fine original ribbon, measuring 42.3mm(w) x 42.2mm(h), in good condition.
A WW1/WW2 Trio of German Mounted Medals including EK2, Hindenburg Cross, and 25 Year Service Cross mounted in very good condition.
An original German WW2 War Merit Cross with Swords 2nd Class, die-struck construction in tombak. The suspension loop is umarked with the original ribbon. The medal has no damage or repairs in good condition.
An early to mid-war WW2 German Gold Wound Badge by Schauerte & Höhfeld, marked L/54, comes encased in a presentation case (Deutsches Verwundetenabzeichen Gold), constructed in gilded tombac. The reverse of the badge is marked L/54, indicating its manufacturer, Schauerte & Höhfeld of Lüdenscheid. It features a crimped hinge, a vertical pin, and a soldered wire catch, all indicative of authentic and meticulous craftsmanship. This decoration includes the original cardboard presentation box, which is covered in a burgundy leatherette material. The interior of the lid is lined with silk rayon material, adding an elegant touch, while the base in which the wound badge rests is lined with burgundy felt. This uncommon variant wound badge with slight oxidisation on the laurel wreath otherwise in good condition.
A scarce Social Welfare Medal 3rd Class, constructed in gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamel. The medal despicts a Geneva cross in white enamel with gold enamel edges, complete with suspension ring and long original ribbon. In the centre is a National German Eagle cluthing a wreathed swastika in its talons in black and gold enamel. The reverse of the medal is unmarked but attributed to manufacture by Gebrüder Godet, Berlin. The social welfare decoration has no damage or repairs with in very good condition.
