Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Hold Subsequent to the Anschluss

Subsequent to the Anschluss

the Badge and Cuff Title clearly visible on his left arm)

where surgery was performed on the wound

A First War Austrian Golden Bravery Medal - Emperor Franz Joseph

of Army Cyclist Corps - 1914-15 Star (447 PTE

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Hold Subsequent to the Anschluss(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 and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 33. 43 mm (w) x 46. 45 mm (h),