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Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Europeans of Indian Army)
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The Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Europeans of Indian Army) was a medal to recognize long and meritorious service by European non-commissioned officers in service of the East India Company's Army.
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Indian Meritorious Service Medal | |
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![]() Obverse and reverse of the medal | |
Type | Long and meritorious service medal |
Presented by | HEIC and the British Raj |
Eligibility | Europeans in the British Indian Army |
Status | Replaced by Meritorious Service Medal |
Established | 1848 |
Last awarded | 1873 |
![]() Ribbon of the medal | |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (for Europeans of Indian Army)[1] |
Next (lower) | Royal Marines Meritorious Service Medal[1] |
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