Hello everyone, I would like to present a German Westwall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) on ribbon from an estate grouping. Designation: German Westwall Medal (Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) on ribbon Material: presumed zinc (non-magnetic) Weight: 17 g Measurements: approx. 40 mm height / 34 mm width (oval) Ring: unmarked Ribbon: brown ribbon with white edge stripes The obverse shows the eagle above a sword and shovel, and the reverse bears the inscription “Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands”. The Westwall Medal was instituted on August 2, 1939, and awarded to individuals who participated in the construction or planning of the Westwall (Siegfried Line) beginning October 1, 1938. Recipients included construction workers, members of the Organisation Todt, Reich Labour Service (RAD), and Wehrmacht personnel involved in the project. I would appreciate any opinions regarding the specific variant and period of production. Best regards Michael

Got a couple more pictures. The only thing that I might of thought it was early German, certainly not TR period, was the Lions head on the handle.     

“GRENZTRUPPEN” = BORDER TROOP (GUARD)

A Waffen SS Panzer Officer with a custom made shirt made from the SS Camo material, with a Zipper closure, 3rd or 5th SS Panzer Division in the East in Summer of 1943.

Here’s mine, a refurbished German M40 made by Emaillier Werke A.G. Fula marked F66.  This one doesn’t have extra holes drilled for the Finnish liner.

A 19th Century Canteen, from the 1860s. Green Wool Cover with Black Strap.

Here's the whole uniform.  

could be but I'm not a SME on DDR insignia based on the picture 

Yes, I've seen those badges. I've kinda been building my HJ collection based around the idea of "what stuff did he average HJ boy have?". I still need need to get a district triangle patch or two. Maybe some more tinnies.

I like the standard grey M43 cap with the Luftwaffe eagle on the front.  Sometimes we see these Flackhelfer kids wearing the HJ diamond on the front peak of their Model 1943 cap.     Here is something you can be on the lookout for.  This is an HJ Honor badge award with the wide gilt edging.  Notice it is RZM marked and serial numbered on the back.  I picked this up as a "freebee" on a tunic that I bought at SOS years ago.     You are collecting some nice goodies.    

Looks like a parts dagger made up of bits and pieces to me.  Certainly not German.  

Hi Otter42,   That's an intriguing pin. My guess is that it is Lithuanian as well. I certainly wouldn't bet against it. But the white - red - white shield has me wondering if there is a Belarusian connection. Here's an image showing what I mean:   Military and Diplomatic Mission of the Belarusian Democratic Republic in Riga https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belarusian_People's_Republic   Either way, I think it's quite interesting.