India, Republic. A Second War Vayu Sena Miniature Group
Six India, Republic awards: Vayu Sena Medal (in silvered metal, measuring 21.5 mm (w) x 21.5 mm (h)); India General Service Medal 1947, 2 Clasps - JAMMU & KASHMIR, GOA-1961 (in silver, measuring 18.7 mm in diameter); Samar Seva Star 1965 (in silvered metal, measuring 25 mm (w) x 21.5 mm (h)); Raksha Medal 1965 (in silvered metal, measuring 18.3 mm in diameter); Sainya Seva Medal (in silvered metal, measuring 18.3 mm in diameter); and Indian Independence Medal 1947 (in silver, measuring 18 mm in diameter); four United Kingdom awards: 1939-1945 Star (in bronze gilt, measuring 17.5 mm (w) x 19.5 mm (h)); Burma Star (in bronze gilt, measuring 17.5 mm (w) x 19.5 mm (h)); War Medal 1939-1945 (in silver, measuring 18.2 mm in diameter); and India Service Medal 1939-1945 (in silver, measuring 18.2 mm in diameter). Court-mounted with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, embroidered label inscribed "Tailored by M.M. Gupta I.A.F. Ambala" sewn in place on the reverse, very dark patinas on the four silver medals, residue evident in the recessed areas on the obverse of the Stars from cleaning, light contact, original ribbons, better than very fine.

