The India Service Medal 1939–1945 was a campaign medal of the

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. It was awarded to Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India during the

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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

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facing left, with 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). * The reverse shows a relief map of India and the words "INDIA" above and "1939–45" below. * The medal was awarded unnamed. * The ribbon represented the colours of the

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and the

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Clasps

There are no clasps for this medal.

References

External links

India's World War II Medals
{{British campaign medals Military awards and decorations of India