Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal United Republic of Accompanied by a 5th Infantry

Accompanied by a 5th Infantry Division Sleeve Insignia (red wool

a service member was required to serve in the United States occupation force

and a large aerial reconnaissance view)

the only son of Edwin William Myles (born in Dorset Cranbourne

award documents in good to very fine condition

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal United Republic of Accompanied by a 5th Infantry(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, the obverse with a pillbox topped by a crossed shovel and sword, as well as a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 33. 03 mm (w) x 45. 00 mm (h), weighing