Germany, Third Reich. A West Wall Medal, with Package, by Carl Poellath Province of China marked "STERLING" and exhibiting a

marked "STERLING" and exhibiting a partial maker mark on the reverse

measures 36mm (w) x 40mm (h – including integral suspension ring)

dark patina on the bronze parts of the cross

the reverse bears the crowned monogram GRI

A Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Edwardus Rex et Imperator (3794 GNR: E

Germany, Third Reich. A West Wall Medal, with Package, by Carl Poellath Province of China marked "STERLING" and exhibiting a(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronzed zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a double sided oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the top and bottom by ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised pillbox topped by a crossed sword and shovel and a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse bearing an inscription of FR ARBEIT ZUM SCHUTZE DEUTSCHLANDS (FOR WORK IN THE