United Kingdom. Most Exalted Order Of The Star Of India, Miniature Auction Archive He was paid a War

He was paid a War Service Gratuity in the amount of $140

Great War 1914-1918: Bronze

with period screwback

the 8th Infantry Battalion

United Kingdom. Most Exalted Order Of The Star Of India, Miniature Auction Archive He was paid a WarInstituted in 1861. Multi piece construction, central onyx cameo bust of Queen Victoria, mounted to an oval base in 18K Gold with azure blue and maroon enanels, weighing 18. 3 grams, ornate detail, marked "18Ct" (Gold) on the reverse, measuring 24 mm (w) x 89. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its silver star suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon fed through loop, the ribbon suspended from a silver gilt hanger, extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Exalted