United Kingdom. An Indian Mutiny Medal to William Dyer, 1st Battalion, 8th Foot with Delhi and Relief of Lucknow Clasps Newly Listed WWI Victory Medal

WWI Victory Medal

however it was short lived due to parliament demanding the establishment of a special insignia to distinguish the special merit of the voluntary combatant

with a wreath composed of branches of laurel leaves and maple leaves below

000 medals proportionately through its ranks according to an automatic formula based on the component

Royal Naval Reserve (19912D

United Kingdom. An Indian Mutiny Medal to William Dyer, 1st Battalion, 8th Foot with Delhi and Relief of Lucknow Clasps Newly Listed WWI Victory MedalInstituted August 18, 1858. In silver, full size, the obverse bearing the effigy of Young Victoria, the reverse presents a standing Britannia with a lion at her side, the rim is officially impressed WM DYER, 1ST BN 8TH REGT , worn on a swivel suspension and bears DELHI and RELIEF OF LUCKNOW clasps, minor contact, dark patina, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: William Dyer, of the 1st Battalion, 8th Regiment of Foot (service no. 3166) is on the