India General Service Medal 1908. GV second issue with clasp 'North West Frontier 1930-31' (Pandit Salig Ram, 4-12 F.F.R.)

The recipient, Salig Ram, was an Indian of the Hindu faith holding the appointment of 'Pandit' (Priest) - an honorific Hindu religious title - while serving with the 4th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment of the Indian Army

The regiments of the Indian Army recruited qualified religious personnel for the spiritual guidance of the mainstream religious groups most widely represented in the Indian Army. The appointments of these personnel, never more than
one per denomination per unit, are identifiable by their respective honorific titles;

- Pandit for Hindus
- Maulvi for Muslims
- Granthi for Sikhs

During the Second World War, 4th Battalion 12th Frontier Force Regiment served in the Burma campaign

A rare campaign medals seen named to a Pandit

Condition: About GVF

Code: 23211