A scarce inter-wars I.D.S.M. awarded to Subadar Saida Baz, Zhob Militia

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd issue (Subdr., Zhob Militia) complete with top suspension brooch, nearly extremely fine £300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Military Awards from the Collection of John Tamplin.

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I.D.S.M. Gazette of India 9 December 1933 (G.O. No. 723): ‘For gallantry and devotion to duty near Nim Parao, on the 11th October, 1933.’ This was the only award announced in this Government Order, and one of only 98 Indian Distinguished Service Medals of this type awarded.