Graham B

Trevor, Not sure whether all were marked but I have never seen an unmarked one. There are some other features which will help tell whether it is a Josef Rücker & Sohn or not though.

Trevor, This medal was never marked with a '57'. It is one of the rarer types, good find. Regards, Graham

Bayda, Excellent work. Very well put together and presented. Thanks for sharing.

James AL, This website might be of help: - http://coldwardecoded.blogspot.com/2013/07/hauptgefreiter-panzergrenadiertruppe.html Regards, Graham

Richard, Not sure why the swords are on the ribbon. I know they were on the medal ribbon bar to distinguish between the non-combat and combat awards.

Hear is another but with a Long Service Decoration 3rd class for 9 years service as well:

One more to add from my collection. A Field Honor Badge pin:

Lastly my Field Honor Badge:

My Eastern Front Cross:

My Front Fighter’s League Honor Cross:

My Argonne Cross with swords:

My Champagne (rounded edge)Cross with swords:

My Verdun (Maltese style)Cross with swords:

Next is my War Honor Cross with swords:

My War Commemorative Medal of the Kyffhäuser Union with clasp and swords: