Indian General Service Medal 1908-35. GV first issue. Silver with clasp 'Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919' (Bearer. Ahmed Din, 3-34 Prs.)

Surname with official correction to single letter 'N' only in surname, and fairly typical for this particular Calcutta Mint medal issue & clasp

The recipient, by faith was a Mussalman, non combatant 'Private Follower' who held the appointment of 'Bearer' ('Valet') while employed by a British Officer of the 3rd Battalion 34th Sikh Pioneers of the British Indian Army

3-34 Sikh Pioneers: Was a war raised battalion of the British Indian Army. The unit was raised at Ambala Cantonment, British India, on 13 June 1918. Although the unit's history was short, it was eventful. 3/34 Sikh Pioneers deployed for the North West Fronier of India on, 21 June 1919, and during the Third Afghan War, were Corps Troops based at Landi Kotal, and saw service in the Khyber Pass region. The unit also served in Waziristan during 1919-1920, when from 13 November 1919 they served with 3 Echelon of Tochi Column

A scarce seen 'Private Follower's' medal seen named to this unit

Medal with attractive toning / patina

Condition: GVF

Code: 23615