Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (for Indian Army)

The Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (for Indian Army) was a medal awarded to non-commissioned officers and other ranks of the Indian Army for long and meritorious service.

Criteria for Award:

This medal was awarded for 18 years of continuous, exemplary service with very good conduct, provided the recipient had no entries in their conduct sheets. Time spent in desertion or imprisonment, or awaiting trial on a serious charge, did not count towards the 18 years.

Appearance:

The medal was circular and typically made of silver. The obverse featured the effigy of the reigning monarch (either Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V, George VI, or Elizabeth II). The reverse usually depicted a scene related to the Indian Army or general service. The suspender bar varied depending on the monarch in power.

Ribbon:

The ribbon was typically crimson with dark blue edges.

Discontinuation:

The medal was superseded by new long service and good conduct medals after India gained independence in 1947. New medals were issued to reflect the changed political status and to recognize service within the newly independent Indian armed forces.