United Kingdom. A 1914 Star to Pte. T. Ryan Auction the maker mark “SY &

the maker mark “SY & WAGNER” and the date “1895”

maker marked “Bonner Fahnenfabrik” on the reverse

08 grams inclusive of its ribbon

who from an appreciation of the objects or work of the Order

A pair of portepees

United Kingdom. A 1914 Star to Pte. T. Ryan Auction the maker mark “SY &Instituted in 1917 by King George V by Special Army Order. A bronze star featuring crossed swords with an oak leaf around an AUG 1914 NOV banner with surmounting crown, the reverse is engraved 7923 PTE. T. RYAN. 1 E. LAN. R., measures 43. 2mm (w) x 61. 5mm (h), weighs 25. 5 grams, worn on a replacement ribbon, dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: Pte Thomas Ryan served with the East Lancashire Regiment when he earned the 1914 star. He was