Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A rare ‘Black Sea 1919-20’ I.D.S.M. awarded to Subadar Suba Ram, 24th Punjabis

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Subdr., 24 Punjbs.) lacking brooch bar, good very fine £600-700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Awards to the Indian Army from the Collection of AM Shaw.

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I.D.S.M. G.G.O. No. 2167 of 1920 for the Black Sea.

Suba Ram entered the Indian Army on 21 March 1896. He was appointed a Jemadar in July 1917 and a Subadar in May 1898. Suba Ram served on the N.W. Frontier of India, was present at the defence of Malakand; relief of Chakdara; action at Landakai and operations in Bajour and in Mamund country (medal with two clasps). Served in China 1900-01 (medal with clasp). I.D.S.M. awarded for an action on 15 June 1920. During the Black Sea campaign in Turkey the garrison was being evacuated from point 325 to Ismid. Two Dogra platoons and the transport formed the main body under Subedar Suba Ram. Kemalists appeared in large numbers on a ridge of high ground above the road and opened fire at close range. Heavy casualties occured but further casualties were avoided when Suba Ram ordered his men into a deep nullah.

With copied research.