India General Service Medal 1936-39. With clasp 'North West Frontier 1937-39' (Ris. Maj. Sarwan Singh, R.I.A.S.C. (A. Tpt.))

The recipient as an Indian soldier of the Sikh faith, who was holding the senior-most Viceroys Commissioned Officer appointment of 'Risaldar Major' while serving with the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (Animal Transport) of the  British Indian Army

Risaldar-Major (or Subadar Major for infantry / artillery units) was the most senior Viceroy's Commissioned Officer rank that enlisted native soldier of the British Indian Army, who served in a cavalry, transport or veterinary unit could hope to attain. At any one time, there would only be one VCI holding that appoitment in any unit

A scarce seen medal with this highly prestigious rank

Condition: GVF

Code: 25687