West Wall medal with Eagle device

[reichenberg]

http://hampshiremedals.com/home.php

I purchased item 50036 West Wall medal from the above dealer and it arrived today. It has a small NSDAP eagle on the ribbon, and I was wondering if anyone has seen this type of device before. The citation is to a RAD man.

I have tried to look at the back of the eagle to see how it is fixed to the ribbon, but it cannot be moved enough to see the back and I don't want to force it. I think it may have 2 small prongs or pins.

[Pepe77]

Yes, it is a political eagle indeed. I haven´t seen this "improvement" before, but it could be period made. However against all regulations.

[Dmv]

Is the ribbon also bleached/faded behind the eagle?

[reichenberg]

The ribbon is not so faded under the eagle in so far as I can see it. The area behind the wreath will lift slightly, but it is firmly attatched behind the wings and won't move easily. I thought at first it might be a stickpin, but it isn't. The eagle moves a little side to side, but not up or down.

[luftkrieg]

A photo of what we are discussing is always good.

This device has been unofficially added imo, but when added we could never say.

Kind regards
Pierce

[reichenberg]

Thanks Pierce. Can anyone I.D. that eagle? Is it a known party pin of some kind or just something unofficial?

[luftkrieg]

Thanks Pierce. Can anyone I.D. that eagle? Is it a known party pin of some kind or just something unofficial?

I would say it belongs on a visor. It is too big to be a medal bar eagle.

Kind regards
Pierce

[juoneen]

Too small to be a visor eagle. Is it a prongback ? They made all sizes of eagles for many purposes, I wouldn't think it was added post war. Could a party official have gotten the award?

[reichenberg]

Well, if the award and the citation have always been together it was awarded to Arbeitsmann Hans Stolz RAD Abteilung 2/253 S VII Erlenbach B bei Bergzabern/Pfalz.