Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (1979 Naik Marad Khan, 18th Lancers) minor edge bruising, good very fine £400-500

I.D.S.M. Gazette of India 19 November 1910.

On 15 April 1910, a detachment of the 18th Tiwana Lancers was detailed to accompany the Isfahan Consular Escort, with Mr. J. H. H. Bill of the Government of India Foreign Department, on deputation as British Consul at Shiraz. Attacked by robbers between Kumisheh and Abadah, two Sowars of the 18th’s escort were killed, while the bravery of Naik Marad Khan and two fellow cavalrymen was recognised by the award of the I.D.S.M.

Marad Khan was later advanced to Lance-Dafadar.