India Service Medal
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| India Service Medal | |
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| Awarded by Indian Forces | |
| Type | Campaign medal |
| Eligibility | Indian Forces |
| Awarded for | Campaign service |
| Campaign | Second World War 1939-45 |
| Description | Cupro-nickel, 36mm diameter |
| Clasps | None |
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| Established | 6 June 1946 |
| Related | Defence Medal |
The Indian Service Medal 1939-1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded to the Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India, and replaces the Defence Medal
Was instituted on 6 June, 1946 and awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
Description
- Its a circular, cupro-nickel made medal, 36mm diameter.
- The obverse has the legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP." (George VI by the grace of God King of Great Britain and Emperor of India) and the crowned effigy of King George VI.
- On the reverse it can be observed a relief of the India's map and the words "INDIA" and "1939-45"
- At the ribbon there are represented the colours of the Order of the Star of India and the Order of the Indian Empire
Clasps
There are no clasps for this medal
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