Description
The medal was awarded in silver to soldiers of the British and Indian armies, and in bronze to native bearers and servants. [3]
The obverse shows the profile of Queen Victoria or, for those awarded the medal with the Waziristan 1901–02 clasp, King Edward VII, both with a suitable inscription.
The reverse, designed by G. W. de Saulles, portrays a British and an Indian soldier together carrying a standard with the inscription "India 1895", although the Edward VII version omits the date. [3]
The 1.25 inches (32 mm) wide ribbon had five equal stripes of red, green, red, green, red. [4]
The name and details of the recipient were engraved on the edge of the medal, normally in running script. [5]
Obverse variations
Victoria (1895-1901)
Edward VII, obverse for Waziristan 1901-02
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