India General Service Medal Please Select Your Clasp:Clasp - Burma 1887-89 to the 31st July

to the 31st July

It was instituted on 6 September 1886 by Queen Victoria in a Royal Warrant published in the London Gazette on 9 November

Awarded for acts of heroism and courage in extreme danger

The premier award for gallantry

9 Distinguished Conduct Medals (DCM) were awarded bravery during the expeditions covered by this clasp

India General Service Medal Please Select Your Clasp:Clasp - Burma 1887-89 to the 31st JulyThe first of four general service medals that would cover minor campaigns in India. Insitutued in 1854 this medal continued with the same young head of Queen Victoria on the obverse for 41 years. A total of 24 four clasps were issued to this medal and the maximum number of clasps know to one medal is seven. Originally issued in silver to all ranks, it was awarded in bronze from 1885 to native support personnel such as bearers, sweepers and drivers.