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|2nd China War Medal | |[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_China_War_Medal 2nd China War Medal] | ||
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|Delhi Durbar Medal | |[http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/the_delhi_durbar_medal_1911.htm Delhi Durbar Medal] | ||
|1911 | |1911 | ||
|Certain attendees of the Coronation Durbar for George V | |Certain attendees of the Coronation Durbar for George V | ||
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|Indian Distinguished Service Medal | |[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Distinguished_Service_Medal Indian Distinguished Service Medal]<br>[http://www.omsa.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=25 Illustration] | ||
|1907 - 1947 | |1907 - 1947 | ||
|Distinguished service (Indian soldiers/police) | |Distinguished service (Indian soldiers/police) | ||
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|Indian Order of Merit | |[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Order_of_Merit Indian Order of Merit] | ||
|1837 - 1947 | |1837 - 1947 | ||
|Gallantry (Indian soldiers) | |Gallantry (Indian soldiers) | ||
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|Order of British India | |[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_British_India Order of British India] | ||
|1837 - 1947 | |1837 - 1947 | ||
|Long, faithful and honourable service (Officers) | |Long, faithful and honourable service (Officers) | ||
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| | |[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaisar-i-Hind Kaisar-i-Hind medal] | ||
|1900 - 1947 | |1900 - 1947 | ||
|Civilians with distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the Raj | |Civilians with distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the Raj | ||
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|Order of the Crown of India | |[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Crown_of_India Order of the Crown of India] | ||
|1878 - 1947 | |1878 - 1947 | ||
|Women only - British princesses or the wives/relatives of Indian Royalty or those holding the top state offices. | |Women only - British princesses or the wives/relatives of Indian Royalty or those holding the top state offices. | ||
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|Order of the Indian Empire | |[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Indian_Empire Order of the Indian Empire] | ||
|1878 - 1947 | |1878 - 1947 | ||
|Reward for British and Indian officials | |Reward for British and Indian officials | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_campaign_medals British Campaign Medals] Wikipedia | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_campaign_medals British Campaign Medals | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Victoria_Cross_recipients_of_the_Indian_Army Indian Army recipients of the VC] Wikipedia | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Victoria_Cross_recipients_of_the_Indian_Army Indian Army recipients of the VC] Wikipedia | ||
*[http://www.king-emperor.com/medals-campaign.htm Campaign Medals 1902-39 - www.king-emperor.com] Medals issued to Indian Army Officers and Other Ranks | *[http://www.king-emperor.com/medals-campaign.htm Campaign Medals 1902-39 - www.king-emperor.com] Medals issued to Indian Army Officers and Other Ranks | ||
Revision as of 11:26, 3 November 2010
FIBIS resources
- Medals for Service in India. A talk given by Allan Stanistreet, FIBIS Member and Collector of Medals at the FIBIS meeting on 7 November 2009 is available to download or listen to on the podcast page. The podcast is the complete talk, but an extended version that includes the question and answer session at the end of the talk is available for FIBIS members only in the Members Area
Military medals
See Medal Rolls for details of records of names of recipients in the India Office Records.
Campaign medal list
List of campaign medals issued for British India related military actions.
Nb. Years given are the date the action occured, not the date the medal was first issued as in some cases this was decades later.
Non-campaign medals and awards
| Medal name | Awarded between | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Durbar Medal | 1911 | Certain attendees of the Coronation Durbar for George V |
| Indian Distinguished Service Medal Illustration |
1907 - 1947 | Distinguished service (Indian soldiers/police) |
| Indian Order of Merit | 1837 - 1947 | Gallantry (Indian soldiers) |
| Order of British India | 1837 - 1947 | Long, faithful and honourable service (Officers) |
See also:
Good Conduct Badges In the British Army
Details about Good Conduct Badges in the British Army are available in this link and this link to the India List.
Civil medals and awards
| Medal name | Awarded between | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Kaisar-i-Hind medal | 1900 - 1947 | Civilians with distinguished service in the advancement of the interests of the Raj |
| Order of the Crown of India | 1878 - 1947 | Women only - British princesses or the wives/relatives of Indian Royalty or those holding the top state offices. |
| Order of the Indian Empire | 1878 - 1947 | Reward for British and Indian officials |
External links
- British Campaign Medals Wikipedia
- Indian Army recipients of the VC Wikipedia
- Campaign Medals 1902-39 - www.king-emperor.com Medals issued to Indian Army Officers and Other Ranks
- Northeastmedals.co.uk
- The Guide to British War Medals includes images of British Campaign and Gallantry medals, including many relating to India
- Medals of the Regiments. Contains information categorised by Regiment
- Medal Collectors.com Forum A forum for those interested in medals.