Burundi, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Ruzinko, Grand Cross Set certificate_of_authenticity as a Battalion runner he

as a Battalion runner he repeatedly carried messages to the Front Line through heavy enemy barrages

a purple backer

measuring 59mm x 59 mm

Flight Lieutenant Ian Tweddell was liberated by the Allies in early May 1945

with his friend and colleague

Burundi, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Ruzinko, Grand Cross Set certificate_of_authenticity as a Battalion runner heInstituted in 1962. The Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt consists of a four pointed star with green enameled points in each corner, hanging on a crown suspension; the obverse centerpiece bears the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Burundi, the reverse a large M initial (for King Mwambutsa IV) on a green field, surrounded by a red enameled ring with the inscription INGOMA YBURUNDI; inclusive of crown suspension 94. 7 mm (h) x 60. 3 mm (w), enamels intact,