Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Hold measuring 74 mm (w) x

measuring 74 mm (w) x 93 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

The cap band is constructed of smooth black doeskin wool and surrounds the circumference of the cap

the second badge illustrating the front-on bust of Victoria Cross recipient Lieutenant Jean Brillant

They were not connected with each other politically

After the allied landing at Normandy

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Hold measuring 74 mm (w) x(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.