United Kingdom: Indian Order of Merit (Military)

Ribbon: Blue with red edges.

Instituted: 1837.
Discontinued: 1947.

Awarded: For gallantry in battle displayed by members of the Indian Army.

Grades: Originally 3, but the highest class was abolished in 1912 when Indian personnel became eligible for the Victoria Cross, and was reduced to a single class in 1945.

Type 1
1837-1912
Type 2
1912-1939
Type 3
1939-1949
Type 4
1945-1947
Insignia Obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
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