India, British Raj. A Star of Merit, Breast Star, c.1910 Republic of Victory Medal with MID oakleaf

Victory Medal with MID oakleaf

for the attachment of foliage to the helmet

at the age of 88 and is buried at the city's Forest Home Cemetery

on its original laterally folded ribbon

the reason for the award was: " for brave conduct in the battles against the bandits (partisans)"

India, British Raj. A Star of Merit, Breast Star, c.1910 Republic of Victory Medal with MID oakleaf(Sourindro Mohun Tagore). In silver, a detailed six armed silver star with centre applique in blue and white enamels, gilt iconography at centre with blue surround, reverse with horizontal pin assembly, marked on the reverse of the 12 oclock arm with an indecipherable diamond shaped mark, a boars head on the catch denoting french manufacture and silver guarantee, measuring 62. 1 mm (w) x 71. 3 mm (h), extensive enamel damage to the blue enamel ring,