The India General Service medal was instituted 6th June 1946 to be awarded to all Indian personel who helped the defence of India during 3rd Sept 1939 & 2nd Sept 1945!

Qualifying recipients had to do a minimum of 3 years service & the medal was the equivalent of the British WW2 Defence Medal! 

Made of cupro nickel & measuring 36mm diameter the medal has an original ribbon & is unnamed.