WW2 German West Wall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) with Original Paper Packet.
This medal was instituted on 2 August 1939 and was given to those who designed and built the fortifications on Germany's western borders, known as the West Wall or, in English, the Siegfried Line.
In 1944, as Germany was expecting the arrival of the allied invasion, it was again awarded to those who took part in the fortification of the western borders.
In all 622,064 medals were awarded until the end of the war.
In excellent condition with original paper packet.
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