United States. A Silver Star Auction Franz Riedweg (1907–2005) from Switzerland

Franz Riedweg (1907–2005) from Switzerland was an SS-Obersturmbannführer and Chief of the Germanischen Leitstelle (German Central Office) of the SS-Hauptamt (Main Administration)

eight scalloped panels forming the raised side of the bowl

a Waldeck Merit Medal (silver

maker and date stamped "ANGLO FRANCO SADDLERY CO LIMITED MONTREAL 1916" on the front just below the tab with D-ring

United States. A Silver Star Auction Franz Riedweg (1907–2005) from SwitzerlandUnited States; Silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, 36 mm (w) x 34. 7 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, marked "G27" onthe pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Silver Star Medal, unofficially the Silver Star, is the United States military's third highest personal decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an