Germany, Heer. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Funke & Brüninghaus, Lüdenscheid Hold but of course neither were

but of course neither were executed

wounded in Russia Rieth was a Grenadier and former Hitler Youth

a few marks evident on the group of airmen

The left forearm has two Good Conduct Stripes in light and dark beige sewn on a brown green wool patch

he was appointed Honourary Physician to the Queen

Germany, Heer. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Funke & Brüninghaus, Lüdenscheid Hold but of course neither wereAn example of a second war German Verwundetenabzeichen; oval shaped silvered bronze; the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom; the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin, a barrel hinge, but with its catch broken off; measuring 36. 50 mm (w) x 44. 35 mm (h); weighing 31. 7 grams; better fine