The India Service Medal 1939–1945 was a campaign medal of the Commonwealth. It was awarded to Indian Forces for three years of non-operational service in India during the Second World War.
It was awarded to Indian Forces, including Reserve, State and Women's forces, for at least three years of non-operational service in India between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945.[2] It was issued in addition to, and worn immediately after, British campaign World War II medals.
It is a circular, cupro-nickel medal, 36mm diameter.[1]
The obverse has the crowned effigy of King George VI facing left, with the legend "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP." (George VI by the grace of God King of Great Britain and Emperor of India).[1]
The reverse shows a relief map of India and the words "INDIA" above and "1939–45" below.[1]