Germany. A German West Wall Medal certificate_of_authenticity This vast area of work

This vast area of work demanded his full engagement

The blade well marked

at the alleged age of 21 (he was actually 17

the top is marked with the size “57” in black ink

Germany. A German West Wall Medal certificate_of_authenticity This vast area of workA third reich period German West Wall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen); oval bronzed zink alloy; on a loop for suspension (unmarked); with its correct replacement ribbon; the obverse with a crossed shovel and sword in the centre, and a concrete pillbox bunker directly below, as well as with the German national eagle above, all within an oak leaf wreath; the reverse inscribed Fr Arbeit zum schutze Deutschlands (For labour for the protection of