India Overseas Service Badge 1939-45

The badge reverse of the insignia with replacement hinged pin and retaining the original intricate drop lock clasp fitting as issued

An official service award that was worn on the left breast of the tunic (above medal ribands) - for service in campaign theatres during the Second World War - and in addition to medal ribbons and or medals

See attached image from the regimental history of the 2nd Gurkha Rifles, showing 4 x Gurkhas decorated for North Africa (note the 2 x VCO's wearing 4th Indian Division 'Kite Hawk divisional shoulder badges). All the recipients wearing their 'Indian Overseas Service' badges above their respective medal ribands

With polished highlights and evidently worn with pride!

In spite of the numbers awarded, the award is seldom encountered on the market

Condition: GF

Code: 23471