India Service 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