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The India Service Medal - 1939-1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded to the Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India, and replaced the Defence Medal. The medal was instituted on 6 June 1946 and awarded for service between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. == Description == * It's a circular, cupro-nickel made medal, 36mm diameter. * The obverse has the legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP." (George VI by the grace of God King of Great Britain and Emperor of India) and the crowned effigy of King George VI. * On the reverse it shows a relief map of India and the words "INDIA" and "1939-45". * The ribbon represented the colours of the Order of the Star of India and the Order of the Indian Empire. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「India Service Medal」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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