Summary
India General Service Medal 1908-1935, George V, with bars: AFGHANISTAN N.W.F. 1919, WAZIRISTAN 1919-21 issued by Great Britain.
This General Service Medal for India was introduced on 1 January 1909, a bar being issued to detail the reason for the award.
Obverse Description
Bust of George V in field marshal's uniform facing left; around, "GEORGIVS V KAISAR-I-HIND".
Reverse Description
The fort at Jamrud defending the Khyber Pass; below between branches of olive and oak, "INDIA".
Edge Description
CAPT. E.D.M. WOOD, I.A.S.C.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1919 AD
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Issued By
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Awarded To
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Inscriptions
AFGHANISTAN N.W.F. 1919 WAZIRISTAN 1919 - 21 GEORGIVS V KAISAR-I-HIND INDIA CAPT. E.D.M. WOOD, I.A.S.C.
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
92 mm (Height), 36 mm (Outside Diameter)
Second bar not attached to medal.
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Shape
Round with mount, bars and ribbon
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References
[Book] Joslin, E C., et al. 1988. British Battles and Medals., 220 Pages
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