Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal By Sohni, Heubach & Co. Hold contact marks and surface wear

contact marks and surface wear evident on the CFD

the Indian Mutiny

marked "W" (for Wagner) on the bottom arm

followed by another transfer to Cowes on the Isle of Wight

In the German infantry this award was regarded even more highly than the Knight’s Cross

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal By Sohni, Heubach & Co. Hold contact marks and surface wear(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse with a pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLAND (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 32. 95 mm (w) x 45. 57 mm (h), weighing 18. 5