Indian Meritorious Service Medal

The Indian Meritorious Service Medal refers to one of two different awards:

Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Europeans of Indian Army), established by the East India Company in 1848 for European non-commissioned officers in service to the company army. Later awarded to European non-commissioned officers in service to British Indian Army until 1873.

Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Indian Army), established in 1888 by the British Raj for award to native Indian non-commissioned officers serving in the Indian Army.

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