Date
Instituted: 1945.
Campaign: India 1939-45.
Description: The obverse has the crowned
head of King George VI and the legend ‘GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR OMB:
REX ET INDIAE IMP:’. The reverse has a map of India with the
word ‘INDIA’ above and the dates ‘1939-45’ below. The suspender
is a straight non-swivelling economy type with an ornate claw mount.
Metal: Cupro-nickel.
Size: 36mm.
Clasps: None authorised for this medal.
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Naming: Issued
un-named.
Comments: Awarded to personnel of the Indian armed forces for three
years non-operational service in India. This medal replaced the
Defence Medal for Indian troops. |
