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GREAT BRITAIN: George VI, 1936-1952, AR medal. EF

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GREAT BRITAIN: George VI, 1936-1952, AR medal. EF
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GREAT BRITAIN: George VI, 1936-1952, AR medal, The Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, crowned head of King George VI, GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE around // outer wreath of lotus flowers and leaves surrounding an inner wreath of palm leaves; between the two wreaths is the inscription FOR LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT; inside the inner wreath is the word INDIA, with new ribbon, awarded to 21127 Hav Kaka Singh, MATC (Mountain Artillery Training Center at Ambala Cantonment), EF, ex Ajit Singh Collection. The Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was a long service medal awarded to other Indian ranks in the British Indian Army. It was established on 27 July 1888, the Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal could be awarded to sowars, sepoys, as well as lance-dafadars, naiks, and lance-naiks of the British Indian Army. To be awarded the medal,men must have served at least 20 years and performed in a meritorious manner, with no court-martials, and having been entered in the defaulter's book fewer than five times. They must also have been recommended by their commanding officer.