Canada, Commonwealth. A Memorial Cross to Bombardier Ruck, Died of Wounds, 1945 visually-hidden 1824 in Wolfhagen near Kassel

1824 in Wolfhagen near Kassel (central Germany)

and maker’s mark "oLc" within a diamond border  (for maker Overhoff & Cie

with one large hole prevalent at the rear

October 1938 -  Bronze

1 Canadian Field Ambulance the same day

Canada, Commonwealth. A Memorial Cross to Bombardier Ruck, Died of Wounds, 1945 visually-hidden 1824 in Wolfhagen near KasselIn silver, reverse engraved H. 35287. BDR. R. RUCK. and marked STERLING on the reverse 6 oclock arm, measures 32. 3 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), light wear to silver finish, in near extremely fine condition. Footnote: Rudolph Ruck was born in May 1905, in Russia. He enlisted in Winnipeg on May 30th, 1940. He served in the 12th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, and died of wounds on April 4, 1945. He is commemorated at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in