Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue (7789 Sep. Indar Singh, 1-11 Sikh R.) lacking top suspension brooch, good very fine and scarce £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Magor Collection of Medals Relating to India and Africa, and other Fine Awards.

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I.D.S.M. G.G.O. 643 of 1933: ‘His Excellency the Viceroy and Governor General is pleased to sanction the following awards for gallantry and devotion to duty near Yusuf Khel, on 15th September 1933.’

The following details are taken from the regimental history: ‘Mohmand Operations 1933. On the morning of the 15th of September an R.A.F. aeroplane made a forced landing about a mile from Katsai Camp. A strong detachment of the Battalion turned out to bring in the pilot and air gunner, who were both unhurt. In moving out, the Battalion met considerable opposition from the tribesmen, who made great efforts to stop the Sikhs reaching the aircraft. However, the two airmen were successfully recovered and Captain J. V. Gordon and two Indian ranks received immediate awards of the Military Cross and Indian Distinguished Service Medal, respectively, for gallantry in dashing ahead of the troops and actually effecting the rescue under very heavy fire.’