United Kingdom. An Indian Mutiny Medal to John Donovan, 9th Lancers Archive Johnson) on obverse bottom

Johnson) on obverse bottom

the twelve o’clock position topped by an integral loop with a suspension ring retaining a period original tri-fold ribbon

with black staining on the handle where is butts the crossguards

forfeiting twenty-seven days pay

obverse centre in silver gilt depicting a sword insignia encircled by an electric blue enameled border inscribed VALOR LEALDADE E MERITO (Valour

United Kingdom. An Indian Mutiny Medal to John Donovan, 9th Lancers Archive Johnson) on obverse bottomInstituted August 18 1858. In silver, full size, rim impressed JOHN DONOVAN, 9TH LANCERS with original ribbon bearing DELHI, RELIEF OF LUCKNOW and LUCKNOW clasps, very dark patina, notable edge knocks, very fine condition. Footnote: John Donovan of the 9th Lancers is on the medal roll of the Indian Mutiny Medal, entitled to the Delhi and Lucknow clasps. Remarks state that he was sick, and therefore not at the Relief of Lucknow. A Labourer from