although other awards were announced later in the London Gazette these were all backdated

Faithful reproduction of the original award

The campaign became one of the most challenging and dangerous theatres of the war

dated 7th February 1995 does not appear to have been published in the London Gazette

The plaque features Britannia standing with a trident

India Medal 1895 - 1902 Decorations although other awards were announcedThis medal replaced the earlier India General Service Medal which had covered the campaigns from 1854, and featured the older portrait of Queen Victoria until 1901 when Edward VII assumed the throne. The ribbon is crimson and green representing the heraldic colour of Britain and the sacred colour of the prophet.