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India Service Medal

The India Service Medal 1939–1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded to Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India during the Second World War.

Eligibility

The medal was instituted on 6 June 1946.

It was awarded to Indian Forces, including Reserve, State and Women's forces, for at least three years of non-operational service in India between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. It was issued in addition to, and worn immediately after, British campaign World War II medals.

Approximately 220,000 medals were issued.

Description

  • It is a circular, cupro-nickel medal, 36mm diameter.
  • The obverse has the crowned effigy of King George VI facing left, with the legend <small>"GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP."</small> (George VI by the grace of God King of Great Britain and Emperor of India).
  • The reverse shows a relief map of India and the words <small>"INDIA"</small> above and <small>"1939–45"</small> below.
  • The medal was awarded unnamed.
  • The ribbon 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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