Germany. A West Wall Medal Newly Listed missing a center plate

missing a center plate

Extremely fine overall

oxidation spot on the obverse)

pitting evident on the obverse

the end piece measuring 29

Germany. A West Wall Medal Newly Listed missing a center plate(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen); oval bronze alloy; on a loop for suspension from 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; measuring 32. 86 mm x 45. 23