Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal. GV 1st issue an 'Immediate Award' (1416 Actg. L. Dfdr. Haidar Beg. 22/Cavy.)

Important: Reference 'Honours and Awards' Indian Army 1914-21 (Hayward Reprint) the IMSM confirmed as an 'Immediate' gallantry award for theatre of war 'Egypt', and was one of only 14 x 'Immediate' IMSM's awarded to 22nd Sam Browne's Cavalry in the period 1914-1921, which by theatre of war were;

- Mesopotamia: x 3
- France: x 1
- India: x 1
- Egyptian Field Force (Egypt, Palestine, Syria): x 9

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Muslim faith, holding the rank of Acting Lance-Daffadar (Acting Corporal) while serving with 22nd (Sam Browne's) Cavalry (Frontier Force), of the British Indian Army

A scarce seen IMSM to 22nd Cavalry

Condition: About VF

Code: 21979