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Original WWII German West Wall Medal, Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen.
Guns International #: 103374639 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Collectibles - WWII -
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Seller: skychaser
Member Since: 7/8/17
First Name: Randy
Last Name: Owens
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40475
Country: United States
Phone: (505) 220-6803
Number of Active Listings: 14
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: personal check, money order
About Us: Over 8000 positive 100% feedback on eBay, close to 1000 on "Brand X". Long time military arms and uniform collector. Questions please text 505-220-6803 or can email riorandergmail.
Description:
Original WWII German West Wall Medal, Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen. The West Wall Medal August 2,1939 in recognition of military and civilian employees, who built the fortifications on Germany's west border, the Westwall also known as the Siegfried Line.
On 13 November 1939 eligibility was extended to include servicemen of the Wehrmacht who served on the Westwall for at least ten weeks. A total of 622,064 medals were awarded until 31 January 1941.
The medal is Die struck of tombac with an oval bronze wash an embossed oak-leaf wreath. edging encompassing a smooth field with an embossed national eagle without-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in its talons, positioned above a crossed spade and sword which are in turn positioned above a pillbox to the obverse. The reverse has the embossed oak-leaf wreath edging with an embossed, Latin script, “Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands”, (For Work on the Defense of Germany), on a smooth background field.
The medal loop and the ribbon suspension ring are both intact. Included is an original piece of rayon ribbon. Good condition with some wear and storage age. Guaranteed to be 100% authentic. Original issue envelope with name of one of the better medal makers, (W Hobacher Wien) Wilhelm Hobacher, Vienna, Austria on it.
Price: $89.00