Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Archive His next-of-kin was later changed

His next-of-kin was later changed in his records to his sister

Initially the 5th Battalion wore a Balmoral bonnet instead of the beret

In the re-shuffle in 1938

Also included is a gratitude card

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Archive His next-of-kin was later changed(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Instituted 2 August 1939. (1939 1945 issue). 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 shovel and sword and 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),