on white cotton
III Class with Swords and Crown (Militär-Verdienstkreuz)
on a loop for suspension - marked with a star on the cross and on the loop
constructed of a heavy card stock shell with a faux blue leather exterior liner
oval shaped oak leaf wreath in silvered bronze
United Kingdom. An India Mutiny Medal to Patrick Ryan, 53rd Regt., Severely Wounded 1857 Province of China on white cottonIn silver, rim officially impressed PATK RYAN, 53RD REGT, full size, worn on original ribbon, very dark patina to the outer edge of the obverse and reverse, light contact marks and scratches, very fine condition. Footnote: Patrick Ryan, 53rd Foot (Shopshire), service number 3561 is on the Medal Roll for the India Mutiny Medal. He previously served with the 96th Foot (no. 2487). He was severely wounded on October 30, 1857. Ryan was discharged. During