India Service Medal
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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.
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India Service Medal | |
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Obverse and reverse of medal | |
Awarded by the Indian Empire | |
Type | Campaign medal |
Eligibility | Indian Forces |
Awarded for | Campaign service |
Campaign | Second World War 1939–45 |
Description | Cupro-nickel, 36mm diameter |
Clasps | None |
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Established | 6 June 1946 |
Total awarded | 220,000 |
Related | Defence Medal |
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