A Third Reich Period German Defence Wall (West Wall) Medal Archive The ensuing campaign to suppress

The ensuing campaign to suppress Riel

with both receiving Silver Star citations for their efforts

large rosette and gilt wreath clasp on the original ribbon

dated May 20

A Third Reich Period German Defence Wall (West Wall) Medal Archive The ensuing campaign to suppressA 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;