Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction in blackened and silvered aluminum

in blackened and silvered aluminum

marked L/50 under catch for Godet manufacture (slight double stamp)

with five notches in between each number

is a United States patriotic order

multiple notations in black ink identifying various points of interest

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction in blackened and silvered aluminum(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.