British India General Service Medal Northwest Frontier 1936-37 3-1 Punjab Regt. Officially impressed 6469 Naik Manawar Din, 3-1 Punjab R. During the years 1936 to 1939, the 3rd Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment (3/1st Punjab) was actively deployed on the North West Frontier Province, specifically operating in the highly volatile Waziristan region (modern-day Pakistan). The unit was engaged in intense, unconventional mountain warfare to suppress the widespread tribal rebellion led by the Faqir of Ipi. Please see the detailed photographs for the condition of the medal. All sales in the United States or Canada. Check out my other medals and other militaria items.
British IGS (2nd type) in silver with NWF bar, named to PTE. A indigenous recipient attached to a British regular regiment (Kings Shropshire Light Infantry) “Private Follower” is a rare rank to find and these niche medals seldom come on the market. Recipient is probably an Officer’s valet or orderly, rather than a water carrier or sweeper, whose medals are clearly named in that manner. Medal is in EF condition with original ribbon.
British India General Service Medal Northwest Frontier 1937-39 – R. Officially impressed 6894 Rfn. Khushal Sing Butola, 1-18 R. The 1st Battalion, 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles (1-18 Garhwal Rifles) actively served during the tribal uprisings on the North-West Frontier (now Pakistan) from 1937 to 1939. The battalion was engaged in counter-insurgency and regional pacification operations, countering Pashtun tribal guerrillas in regions like Waziristan. Please see the detailed photographs for the condition of the medal. All sales in the United States or Canada. Check out my other medals and other militaria items.
British India General Service Medal Northwest Frontier 1936-37 – 1-16 Punjab Regt. Officially impressed 8904 L-Naik Mohd. In October 1937, the 1/16 Battalion was assigned to the 3rd (Jhelum) Brigade at Ghariom and subsequently moved to Mir Ali to secure the vital Bannu-Razmak road. In WW2, the regiment fought in Burma against the Japanese. Please see the detailed photographs for the condition of the medal. All sales in the United States or Canada. Check out my other medals and other militaria items.
For services in Waziristan (now Pakistan). Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
The Original British India General Service Medal 1919 is a rare and valuable collectible item from the militaria theme. This authentic piece, made in India, bears a unique named and numbered inscription, adding to its historical significance. It is a sought-after item for collectors of original period items from the early 20th century, offering a glimpse into the military history of the time.
Awarded to BRITISH & INDIAN UNITS who served in the WAZIRISTAN area from December 1921 – to March 1924. STAMPED ON THE EDGE 553 SEP. 1 – 2 PJB. ORIGINAL MEDAL WITH ORIGINAL BAR & RIBBON. MADE FROM SOLID STERLING SILVER, 44 GRAMS WEIGHT. PERFECT FOR YOUR MILITARTY COLLECTION. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter.
Unmarked but tested silver. A very nice example in a good size. Please see my other auctions for more items from this estate and other estate military items. Thank you and good luck! As required by your country’s laws, they are not charged by me and I have no responsibility toward them.
British India Silver War Medal w double clasp (note: double clasp is RARE): “Mohmand 1933″ and “Northwest Frontier 1935″ with King George VI on obverse and. Of Jamrud in the Khyber Pass on reverse. The original hanging green ribbon is missing. Impressed along the margin of this service medal : 1 22 Sep. LAB SINGH, 3-2 Punjab R. (meaning Lab Singh was a sepoy in the 3rd Battalion of the Second Punjabi Regiment).
I got this recently from an estate and don’t know much about it. It looks like it may be sterling? The medal is almost 1 1/2 in diameter. It is stamped, “GEORGIVUS VDG BRITT OMN REXETINDIAE IMP” on the front and “INDIA” on the back. The bar is stamped, North West Frontier 1930-31. ” On the bottom edge it is stamped, “6906 SEP KARIM KHAN No 2-1 PUNJAB R. The medal is in good. Check out the photos!