{"product_id":"wwii-german-west-wall-medal-w-original-packet","title":"WWII German West Wall Medal w\/ Original Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered is an original WWII German West Wall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen), commonly known to collectors as the West Wall Medal, complete with its original issue ribbon and original paper packet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstituted in 1939, the West Wall Medal was awarded to military personnel and civilian workers who participated in the construction and defense of Germany’s West Wall fortifications, known to the Allies as the Siegfried Line. The obverse features the national eagle above a bunker, crossed sword and shovel motif, while the reverse bears the inscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (“For Work in the Defense of Germany”)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded is the original titled packet marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the retailer’s imprint \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarl Poellath, Schrobenhausen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a well-known German medal manufacturer and supplier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German West Wall Medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal orange and white ribbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal titled paper packet included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze-finished zinc construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse features eagle, bunker, sword, and shovel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse inscription clearly visible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display and collector piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Very good original condition. Medal retains attractive dark wartime patina with moderate age wear. Ribbon shows light age and storage wear. Original packet exhibits expected toning, folds, and handling marks from age but remains solid and displayable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The West Wall Medal was one of the most widely awarded German decorations of the early war period. Complete examples retaining their original packet are considerably more desirable than loose medals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154741854285,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/1B1042A5-4DD2-490C-90AA-1222E0AADCC5.jpg?v=1782151551","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-german-west-wall-medal-w-original-packet","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}