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I’m Chris. I had a great uncle who was a Sergeant Major in the Polish Army in WW1 and have stuff from him and this site has given me some insight. Unfortunately, much of the things that refer to him are in Polish and that is something I was never taught. No one is still around that would know anything about him. I have a bunch of his medals that seem like a lot of others on this site, and matching them up is interesting. The only thing that I definitely know of him was that he was the National Commander of the Polish American Veterans Association (PAVA) for many years. Here is a picture of him at a parade for Gen. Haller. I believe it was in NY. Over time, I will post other things.

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by: Henry1946

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The West Wall Medal (German: Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen) was a political decoration of Nazi Germany. It was instituted on 2 August 1939 and was given to those who designed and built the fortifications on Germany’s western borders, known as the West Wall or, in English, the Siegfried Line, and to the troops who served there between 15 June 1938 to 31 March 1939. In all 622,064 medals were awarded until 31 January 1941. In 1944, after the allied invasion, it was again “re-instituted” and awarded to those who took part in the fortification of the western borders. It was awarded to over 800,000 men in total by the end of the war.
The medal was designed by Professor Richard Klein, of Munich. The medal was in one class. It was struck in bronze. Its oval shape featured on the obverse (from bottom to top) a bunker, a crossed sword and shovel, and the German Eagle. On the reverse it bore the inscription “Für Arbeit zum Schutze Deutschlands” (For Work on the Defenses of Germany).
The original new-like grosgrain ribbon is golden brown with a white stripe towards each edge. The issue packet for this West Wall Medal is constructed out of Manila paper and it in perfect condition. Printed across the front of the envelope are the words “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen.” On the reverse is the name of the maker, “Carl Poeliaht.”
In 1944, as Germany was expecting the arrival of the allied invasion, it was again awarded to those who took part in the fortification of the western borders. In all 622,064 medals were awarded until the end of the war.

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by: Henry1946

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This was created for the National Socialist Students’ Union (NSDSt.B). This is the emblem for sports shirts. The closeness to the SS eagle was undoubtedly purposeful as most of the lads from this organization that was established at the Munich University went on to be SS officers. This is a rare 5 ¼ x 3 ¼-inch patch.

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by: Henry1946

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Early WWII German army black panzer beret crash helmet cloth cockade, excellent condition presentation of a clean silver wreathed tri-color cockade for panzer beret crash helmet. Cockade measures 2-3/4” by 1-1/2” and is attached to a black cloth base measuring 31/2” x 2". Cloth cockade is in excellent unissued condition.

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by: Henry1946

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A very clean, mint and unissued Kriegsmarine summer tunic EM/NCO beast eagle; constructed of densely woven BeVo style machine embroidery in white and dark blue threading; on a matching blue rayon backer; measuring 103 mm x 57 mm; mint and unissued condition.

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by: Henry1946

Description: Note that I am not a dealer or broker and am providing the best description possible based on materials I have or have obtained from searching the internet. Items are being sold from a smoke free, climate controlled environment. I purchased this unique item from a merchant that dealt specifically with German imports.
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