WWII GERMAN WEST WALL MEDAL AND ENVELOPE

Die struck, bronze alloy construction medal with a bronze wash is in the form of a vertical oval with an embossed, oak-leaf wreath edging encompassing a smooth field with an embossed national eagle with out-stretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in its talons, positioned above a crossed spade and sword which are in turn positioned above a pillbox to the obverse. The reverse also has the embossed, oak-leaf wreath edging which encompasses embossed, Latin script, 'Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands', (For Work on the Defenses of Germany), on a smooth background field. The medal has no visible manufacturer's markings. Comes complete with a light weight, natural tan cardstock, issue envelope with black printed Gothic script in three lines to the obverse, 'Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen', (German Defense Wall Honor Award). Top edge of the envelope has a fold over, triangular flap which inserts into a horizontal slash on the envelops reverse for secure closure. Reverse of envelope has black printed Gothic scripted manufacturer's name and location, 'Carl Poellath Schrobenhansen'.