Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Italy Star (40219 J

Italy Star (40219 J

until transferring to 2/

all machine stitched together

but exceptions exist

obverse presenting a red enameled cross set in Gold

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Italy Star (40219 J(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a raised pillbox, topped by a crossed sword and shovel, as well as a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 33. 32 mm (w) x 45.