Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A ‘Waziristan 1931’ I.D.S.M. group of three awarded to Jemadar Teja Singh, 2-17th Dogra Regiment, late 28th Punjabis

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue Jemdr., 2-17 Dogra R.) lacking brooch bar; British War Medal 1914-20 (666 Havr., 28 Pjbis.); India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Waziristan 1919-21, North West Frontier 1930-31 (Jemdr., 28 Pjbis.) first clasp with one rivet lug missing, second clasp loose, minor edge bruising, very fine and better (3) £550-600

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. 177 of 1931 for services in Tauda China, Waziristan.

Teja Singh joined the Indian Army on 20 August 1910 and served with the 28th Punjabis. Appointed a Jemadar in June 1921; served with the 2-17th Dogra Regiment from 1926. Served in Iraq, November 1915-October 1917 and was wounded. Awarded the I.D.S.M. in 1931 for service in Waziristan. Awarded the O.B.I. 1st Class in June 1944 as a Subadar-Major and Hon. Lieutenant. With copied research.