India General Service 1908-35. GV first type silver issue with clasp 'Waziristan 1921-24' (Dhobi Maiku, 1-3 G.R.)

Recipient was a native non-combatant attested follower performing the trade of 'Dhobi', or 'washerman' while serving with the 1s Battalion 3rd (Queen Alexandra's Own) Gurkha Rifles

The ubiquitous 'Dhobi Wallah's' were essential non-combatant trades on the rolls of all regiments of the erstwhile British Indian Army, and more-so when regiments were on active service when water sources may have been scant, adding even more mystery to the laundry skills of the Dhobi-Wallah

Condition: Dark toned VF

Code: 23785