Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Archive German Italian Campaign medal

German Italian Campaign medal

Footnote: Only 210 of were awarded

Inside the wreath are two birds

with detailed highlights on the wings

with smaller rays between each of the eight rays

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Archive German Italian Campaign medal(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 shovel and sword, as well as a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 33. 03 mm (w) x 45. 00 mm (h), weighing