THE Textbook Example - West Wall Medal by L15 in Packet
THE Textbook Example - 2nd Issue - Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen by Friedrich Orth, Wein. Instituted October 10, 1944, the 2nd Issue - West Wall medal was awarded participation in the construction of defensive structures on the western and eastern borders. The award is constructed out of a die struck zinc-alloy base that has been bronze washed. The oval badge depicts an embossed profile of a German National eagle, with out-stretched wings clutching a wreathed swastika in its talons, above a crossed spade shovel and broad sword, which is again above a bunker on a hill. This all lies on a smooth field and is surrounded by a laurel leaf wreath that is tied together at the top and bottom. The reverse of the badge depicts an embossed inscription of "Für Arbeit Zum Schutze Deutsch-lands" (For Work for the Protection of Defense of Germany) on a smooth field and is also surrounded by the same laurel leaf wreath that is tied together at the top and bottom. To the top of the badge is an integral loop and ring. The award measures approximately 1 5/8 inches high by 1 1/4 inches wide. Included with the award is approximately 5 1/8 inches of orange and white rayon ribbon. This all comes housed in an issue tan packet. The packet was originally made for the Russian Front medal yet Orth separately applied a "Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen" paper in place. A Textbook feature. The reverse is maker marked and reads "Friedrich Orth Wien 56" it is all in black print, surrounded in a thin rectangular border. No rips or tears. It measures approximately 2 5/16 inches wide by 4 1/8 inches tall. A unique piece!
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