India Service Medal
Encyclopedia
| India Service Medal | |
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| Medal and Ribbon |
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| Awarded by Indian Forces | |
| Type | Campaign medal Campaign medal A campaign medal is a military decoration which is awarded to a member of the military who serves in a designated military operation or performs duty in a geographical theater... |
| Eligibility | Indian Forces |
| Awarded for | Campaign service |
| Campaign | Second World War 1939-45 |
| Description | Cupro-nickel, 36mm diameter |
| Clasps | None |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 6 June 1946 |
| Related | Defence Medal |
The Indian Service Medal 1939-1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth
Commonwealth
Commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic."More recently it has been used for fraternal associations of some sovereign nations...
. 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 IndiaOrder of the Star of IndiaThe Most Exalted Order of the Star of India is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1861. The Order includes members of three classes:# Knight Grand Commander # Knight Commander # Companion...
and the Order of the Indian EmpireOrder of the Indian EmpireThe Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire is an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1878. The Order includes members of three classes:#Knight Grand Commander #Knight Commander #Companion...