Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Great War 1915 ‘Mesopotamian theatre’ I.D.S.M. awarded to Gunner, later Havildar Major, Phuman Singh, 30th Mountain Battery

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (592 Gnr. Phuman Singh, 30 Mtn. Bty.) obverse worn, otherwise nearly very fine £220-£260

I.D.S.M. G.G.O. 1160 of 1915 (Mesopotamia)

Phuman Singh was also Mentioned in Despatches (G.G.O. 441 of 1916 refers). A Replacement I.D.S.M. is listed as being issued in 1922, when the recipient had advanced to Havildar Major and was serving with the 110th (A) Pack Battery.