Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War I.D.S.M. group of three awarded to Rifleman Bhabajit Rai, Assam Rifles

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (2729 Rflmn. Bhabajit Rai, 2/(Sadiya) Bn., Assam Rfls.) complete with brooch bar; British War and Victory Medals (2929 Rfmn. Bhabajit Rai, 2 Lakhimpur Bn.) note variation in service numbers, ‘Victory’ with slight edge bruise, nearly very fine and better (3) £600-800

I.D.S.M. G.G.O. 436 of 1920.

M.I.D. G.G.O. 1747 of 1920.

2729 Rifleman Bhabajit Rai, Assam Rifles, was awarded the I.D.S.M. for servce on the Assam-Burma Frontier. Only two I.D.S.M’s. for the 2nd Battalion Assam Rifles.