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West Wall Medal /Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen
The West Wall Medal, also known as the Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen, was a military decoration of Nazi Germany. It was instituted on August 2, 1939, to recognize the construction of the Westwall, or Siegfried Line, a defensive fortification along Germany's western border.
The medal was awarded to military personnel, civilians, and non-German allies who contributed to the construction of the Westwall between June 15, 1938, and March 31, 1939. It was also given to those who served in the fortifications for at least six months.
