Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Archive one account stating that he

one account stating that he died of injuries sustained in an aviation accident

the reverse inscribed “Für Auszeichnung im Kriege” (German - For Merit at War)

along with small letters beneath it with the phrase "Hard to Hit"

constructed of a slate grey rayon base

maker marked "CALDWELL & CO

Germany, Wehrmacht. A West Wall Medal Auction Archive one account stating that he(Deutsches Schutzwall Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of bronzed zink, 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. 45 mm (w) x 45. 52 mm