Germany, Heer. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Funke & Brüninghaus, Lüdenscheid Hold wounded in Russia Rieth was

wounded in Russia Rieth was a Grenadier and former Hitler Youth

The mountain divisions had pack horse artillery instead of the usual towed type

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

but of course neither were executed

Germany, Heer. A Wound Badge, Silver Grade, By Funke & Brüninghaus, Lüdenscheid Hold wounded in Russia Rieth wasAn 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