An India Service Medal 1939-1945, constructed in nickel complete with original ribbon. The obverse of this medal depicts King George VI bust and the inscription; ‘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). The reverse depicts a relief of the Indian map and the inscription; ‘INDIA’ and the dates; ‘1939-45’. The medal measures 36mm in diametre, in good condition.
£30.00
The Indian Service Medal 1939-1945 was a British Commonwealth campaign medal presented for service during World War II. The medal was instituted in 1945 and awarded to the Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.
