West Wall

[Hagen]

Is there a 57 version of the West Wall medal? I've done a forum search but came up with a blank.

Thanks for any help.

Mike

[Mike Yokum]

Hey Mike,

No, there is no West Wall Medal in 57er form.

Have a look HERE for the items allowed and disallowed by German law.

Nice to "see" you here!

[Tony T-S]

Not reading German, is it the medal in the second group, and therefore banned?

[luftkrieg]

Is there a 57 version of the West Wall medal? I've done a forum search but came up with a blank.

Thanks for any help.

Mike

Hi Mike,

No, this medal was not "re-issued" in 1957.

Kind regards
Pierce

[Steve 5]

However it does "unofficially" appear on 57er ribbon bars !
S.L.

[Mike Yokum]

I appreciate the comments guys.

S.L., can you share an example of a WW medal on a mini bar?

I've seen a few full size bars with denazified WW medals such as this NICE EXAMPLE owned by Nigel, but no mini bars.

[Arthur Spooner]

It is not allowed (forbidden) to wear the Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen in any size in Germany.

[Mike Yokum]

You're the man Matthias! Good info!

What would happen if a vet wore Nigel's sanitized example in Germany?

[Arthur Spooner]

What would happen if a vet wore Nigel's sanitized example in Germany?

It is defined in the 57er law. (version 1957)

Up to 3 month jail and a financial penalty.

[speedytop]

Hi Pierce,

"No, this medal was not "re-issued" in 1957"

No medal was re-issued in 1957.

Uwe

[Hagen]

Thanks for the replies! And Mike thanks for the list, some of the forbidden ones on the list I can understand given the times, some I can't.

And Nigel, that is one interesting version of the Schutzwall Medal you have on that bar!

[Mike Yokum]

Hi Pierce,

"No, this medal was not "re-issued" in 1957"

No medal was re-issued in 1957.

Uwe

Correct as always Uwe!
The medals, Iron Crosses, badges, etc. were allowed by law, but not reissued by the German government.

Thanks for the replies! And Mike thanks for the list, some of the forbidden ones on the list I can understand given the times, some I can't.

And Nigel, that is one interesting version of the Schutzwall Medal you have on that bar!

Glad to help Mike.Laws, as in any country can be puzzling at best sometimes.