Indian Independence Medal
| Indian Independence Medal | |
|---|---|
 Obverse of the medal mounted court style. | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Description | Silver disk, 36mm diameter. |
| 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 |
| Clasps | None |
| Established | October 1949 |
 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[1] for their contribution after the independence of the Dominion India in August 1947.[2]
References
- ^ http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=QyyGldEWSGE=&ParentID=95DoqYmBJUg=&flag=p
- ^ "ODM of India: Indian Independence Medal 1947". Medals.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-05-08.