Germany, Third Reich. A West Wall Medal Hold marked with the LDO (Administration

marked with the LDO (Administration of German Orders Manufacturers) insignia and maker stamped in blue ink "L/52" (C

with 200 clap/hanger

and we had to hide in trenches until the storm was over

the interior of the lid embossed with the “LDO” logo and stamped “L/13” (Paul Meybauer

the medal is surmounted by the dual crowns and laurels

Germany, Third Reich. A West Wall Medal Hold marked with the LDO (Administration(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of an oval oak wreath, with a central pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a NSDAP style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLAND (FOR WORK IN THE PROTECTION OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 33. 56 mm (w) x 46. 71 mm