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Obverse |
The representation of Asoka's three lions as shown on Asoka's Pillar at
Sarnath, the Indian State emblem and Moto, inside a 1.2mm raised rim with
the legend " " (Videsh Seva Medal) in Hindi script around the lower
half of the medal. |
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Reverse |
A 1.2mm raised rim with an ancient warship in heavy seas. |
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Size |
35mm diameter and 3mm thick. |
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Suspension |
By a straight non-swivel suspender, attached to the medal by a claw
mounting. |
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Composition |
Cupro-nickel. |
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Designers |
Not known. |
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Naming |
Small impressed 1.5mm letters, e.g. " 3938624 HAV. CHATTAR SINGH. DOGRA R. " |
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Ribbon |
32mm wide cobalt blue with five 1.5mm white stripes equally spaced. |
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No. of clasps |
19 - Cupro-nickel, attached to the suspender with a pin and to other clasps
with two rivets. 32.5mm long and 6mm deep plain bar with the inscription in
Hindi script only. Only one clasp issued for the Korean War: -
" " (KOREA) - Issued for service with the Neutral Repatriation Commission
Custodian Force in Korea between 22 November 1950 and 17 March 1954. |
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Other emblems |
Lotus leaf - A single miniature lotus leaf emblem is worn on the ribbon by those
Mentioned in Despatches. |
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No. issued |
Not known. |
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Instituted |
Not known. |
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Qualification |
Issued to Indian members of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission
Custodian Force between 22 November 1950 and 17 March 1954. This medal was
not issued if the member was awarded the General Service Medal 1947 with
clasp " Overseas Korea 1950-53 ". Indian Units involved included 2 Parachute
Regiment 3 Dogra Regiment, 3 Garhwal Rifles, 5 Rajputana Rifles, 6 Jat, 60th
Parachute Field Ambulance and elements of The Mahar M.G. Regiment. |
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