Orders, Decorations and Medals

An Indian Police Medal pair awarded to Constable Mehr Din, Punjab Police, for gallantry whilst making an arrest when he was seriously wounded

Indian Police Medal, G.V.R., crowned head, for Distinguished Conduct (Cons., Punjab Police); Pakistan Independence Medal 1947, named, generally very fine (2) £250-300

Indian Police Medal Gazette of India 23 December 1933: ‘On the 30th August, 1933, Constable Mehr Din proceeded with a village official and two chaukidars to arrest one Ahmed, a notorious bad character. Ahmed bolted as soon as the warrant was shown to him and when overtaken by the Constable suddenly turned on the latter with a knife. The Constable unhesitatingly closed with his man and during the course of the struggle received as many as seven serious injuries; but he hung on bravely until his companions arrived and overpowered his assailants.’

Approximately 386 Indian Police Medals and one Bar, including awards to the fire services, were awarded for gallantry in the period 1932-36. The Gazette of India specifically notes that the above award was made for gallantry and consequently carried with it the special allowance admissible to officers of and below the rank of Inspector of Police.