Indian Independence Medal
| Indian Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
|
Obverse of the medal mounted court style. | |
| Awarded by the United Kingdom | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Eligibility |
All members of the Indian armed forces serving on 15 August 1947 British service personnel who remained in India after Independence serving on 1 January 1948 |
| Awarded for | The Independence of the Dominion of India |
| Description | Silver disk, 36mm diameter. |
| Clasps | None |
| Statistics | |
| Established | October 1949 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) |
Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal (United Kingdom)[1] Territorial Army Medal (India)[2] |
| Next (lower) |
Pakistan Medal (United Kingdom)[1] Independence Medal 1950 (India)[2] |
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
The Indian Independence Medal was instituted by George VI in 1949 as a commemorative medal. It was used to reward British military personnel for their contribution after the independence of the Dominion of India in August 1947.[3]
References
- 1 2 The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 56878. p. 3353. 17 March 2003.
- 1 2 "Precedence Of Medals". http://indianarmy.nic.in/. Indian Army. Retrieved 8 May 2012.
- ↑ "ODM of India: Indian Independence Medal 1947". Medals.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
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