Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Italy Star (40219 J

Italy Star (40219 J

measuring 33 mm (w) and 3

measuring 27 mm (w) x 39

all machine stitched together

These large fleets of aircraft were sometimes called a "Balbo"

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Italy Star (40219 J(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a raised pillbox, topped by a crossed sword and shovel, as well as a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 33. 32 mm (w) x 45.