Ruddick received his three WWI medals and DCM while serving with the Coldsteam Guards (Machine Gun) and is listed as having been awarded his DCM (636 Pte
with minor loss of finish evident to the shield
with two visible depressed rivets securing the applique in place
Footnote: Instituted by the Republic of Cuba to recognize acts of courage and outstanding performance by members of the Cuban Fire Service (Cuerpo de Bomberos)
with ball suspension impressed on edge is a small square type maker’s mark and BRONZE in a rectangle
Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Romania, Commander, by Zimmerman Archive Ruddick received his three WWI(Ordin Corona Romniei). Instituted with swords on December 21st, 1916. Type II (1932 1947 issue). A Maltese Cross constructed of silver, with red and white enamels featuring silver Royal Crowns and crossed swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central red enamelled medallion decorated with the Royal Cypher of Carol surrounded by a band of white enamels inscribed with PRIN NOI INSINE (By Ourselves) in Latin, the