the reverse bearing the Bavarian crowned lion circumscribed by a buckled belt dated “1866”
a Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords ribbon
wear on the Karl Troop Cross
the pads are located so that one is at the forehead and one against each side of the head
registered in Batavia (Jakarta) and Soerabaja
Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal By Sohni, Heubach & Co. Hold the reverse bearing the Bavarian(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 sword and shovel and a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with an inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLAND (FOR WORK IN THE DEFENCE OF GERMANY), unmarked, measuring 32. 95 mm (w) x 45. 57 mm (h), weighing 18. 5