India Medal
The India Medal was a campaign medal approved in 1896 for issue to officers and men of the British and Indian armies.
| India Medal | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Clasps |
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| Established | 1896 |
| Ribbon bar | |
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.
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