India General Service Medal 1908-35. GV Calcutta Mint second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (8804 Sep. Ali Khan. Kurram Mil.)

The recipient Ali Khan, held the rank of 'Sepoy' (Private) while serving with the Kurram Militia, a 'Frontier Corps' that was based and deployed in the Kurram Valley 'Tribal Territory' region of the North West Frontier of British India

The Kurram Militia (established in 1892), was headquartered at 'Parachinar', and was organized in two wings each of which comprised of 3 x companies. By 1905, the total number of all-ranks serving in the Kurram Militia was reported to be 1475

The native ranks of the Kurram Militia were recruited exclusively from the local 'Turi' tribesmen. Amongst the Pathan tribes of the North West Frontier, the 'Turi' were distinct as being adherents of the Muslim 'Shiah' sect, whereas the clans in the surrounding tribal areas bordering the Kurram Valley were adherents of the 'Sunni' sect

Condition: About VF

Code: 20850