Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Fearing for his life as

Fearing for his life as the rebellion grew stronger

very good quality with interesting and complex enamel work

Footnote: a prototype made circa 1950’s but never adopted

until transferring to 2/

obverse presenting a red enameled cross set in Gold

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Fearing for his life as(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.