India Medal
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The India Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1896[1] for issue to officers and men of the British and Indian armies.
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India Medal | |
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Type | Campaign medal |
Awarded for | Campaign service. |
Description | Silver or bronze disk, 36mm diameter. |
Presented by | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Eligibility | British and Indian forces. |
Campaign(s) | India 1895–1902. |
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Established | 1896 |
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The India Medal was awarded for various minor military campaigns in India, chiefly for service on the North-West Frontier during 1895 to 1902. This medal replaced the India General Service Medal (1854). Each campaign was represented by a clasp on the ribbon; seven were sanctioned.[2]