United Kingdom. A 1914 Star to Pte. T. Ryan visually-hidden with slight material fatigue to

with slight material fatigue to the piping of the unmarked tab

Footnote: Only 584 of this particular class awarded - four between 1901-1908

small hole under oak leaf cluster

Footnote: Gustav Gurschner (1873–1970) was an Austrian sculptor active in the decorative arts

1950 to August 1

United Kingdom. A 1914 Star to Pte. T. Ryan visually-hidden with slight material fatigue toInstituted 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