General Service 1918-62. GV first issue with clasp 'S. Persia' (53305 M. Dvr. Mul Raj. S. & T. Corps.)

The recipient was an Indian soldier of the Hindu faith holding the rank of 'Motor Driver', while serving an Indian Mechanical Transport Company of the Supply and Transport Corps of the British Indian Army

The Indian Army was still mostly non-mechanized in 1918, and hence all GSM's named with the specific rank of 'Motor Driver' are scarce

Medal and clasp verification: Medal and clasp is confirmed as entitled per the respective campaign medal roll of the Indian Mechanical Transport Company, reference WO 100/G17/427, that was compiled and signed at Sitapur Cantonment, Punjab, India (now located in Pakistan) on, 17 July 1925

The Indian Army was still mostly non-mechanized in 1918, and prior to that date no campaign medals were issued named to the rank of Motor Driver. GV issue GSM's were the first instance of campaign medals named with the specific rank of 'Motor Driver' - and are all scarce seen- in particular the medals for service to Motor Drivers serving with the South Persian Field Force

With slight 'Bazaar Wallah' silver-test mark on rim of medal, which does not affect the naming

Condition: VF

Code: 24050