A Third Reich Period German Defence Wall (West Wall) Medal Hold After refitting in England

After refitting in England

3rd Class - For Nine Years' Service

very fine period strikings

5 mm x 61 mm x 22

cypher of Albert I on the reverse

A Third Reich Period German Defence Wall (West Wall) Medal Hold After refitting in EnglandA third reich period Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen; oval bronze; 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 Germany) within an oak wreath;